Loaded Baked Patato Salad

Submitted by Lauren Contic

This is a go-to recipe that my Mom makes for any get-together. It is easy, and such a hit. The dish tastes just like it sounds - like a loaded baked patato, except now you can scoop as much as you want onto your plate.

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. and cooling

Adapted From: Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 5 pounds small unpeeled red potatoes, cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 8 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• chopped fresh basil, and cilantro

Directions

1. Place the potatoes in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
2. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, bacon, cheese, and onion. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, basil and cilantro; pour over the potato mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 20 servings.