Name: Loaded Baked Potatoes, but Make It Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds russet potatoes; 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 10 slices (6 ounces) bacon; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3 green onions, finely sliced

1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place a wire rack on top and set aside.

2 Wash, scrub, and dry the potatoes. Using a fork, prick each potato 8 to 10 times.

3 Place the potatoes on the wire rack set in the baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the potatoes with half of the melted butter or oil and sprinkle with half of the salt . Turn the potatoes over and repeat on the other sides. Return to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 30 minutes.

4 Meanwhile, add the bacon slices to a large sauté pan and place over low heat. Cook low and slow, turning occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool. Chop the cooled bacon into pieces and reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pan.

5 In a large mixing bowl, whisk the sour cream, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, reserved bacon fat, vinegar, and garlic until combined.

6 Roughly chop the hot potatoes and transfer them to the bowl with the dressing. Season with the black pepper and stir until well coated.

7 Add most of the chopped bacon, green onions, and cheese, reserving some of each for garnish, and stir well. Taste the salad and adjust the salt as needed. Garnish the salad with the remaining bacon, green onions, and cheese, and serve. This salad is delicious warm but it is also yummy fridge cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. It can release a little liquid as it sits, so give it a good stir before serving. You can reheat it in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds before serving to enjoy it warm. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!