Description
Classic Cheesy Potato Salad combines creamy potatoes with sharp cheddar and crisp bacon for a delightful side dish. Potato lovers will appreciate this crowd-pleasing recipe that brings comfort and flavor to any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Immerse whole potatoes in generously salted water, simmering until fork-tender at medium heat, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Carefully drain potatoes and allow them to cool completely to room temperature, preventing moisture from diluting the dressing.
- Whisk together creamy mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, aromatic garlic powder, smoky paprika, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently cube the cooled potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure consistent flavor distribution.
- Fold the potato cubes into the creamy dressing, incorporating sharp cheddar cheese and finely chopped green onions for added texture and zesty flavor.
- Thoroughly mix ingredients, ensuring each potato piece is evenly coated with the rich, seasoned dressing.
- Refrigerate the potato salad for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing flavors to meld and develop a more intense taste profile.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and restore its creamy consistency.
Notes
- Opt for waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and holding shape during boiling.
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter, protein-packed alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- Experiment with additional cheese varieties like smoked gouda or sharp white cheddar to enhance flavor complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and check mayonnaise labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg