Loaded Potato Pasta Salad Food

LOADED POTATO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Equipment: Large mixing bowl, Small bowl, whisk.
• Place potatoes in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain potatoes, cut into quarters and place in a large mixing bowl.
• Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain onto a towel-lined plate. Transfer half of bacon to the bowl with potatoes and reserve the other half to garnish the final salad. Add cooked pasta, broccoli, 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped chives to the bowl and toss to combine.
• In a medium bowl, whisk to combine sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over salad and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with remaining bacon, cheese, a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of chives.

ALL-AMERICAN LOADED BAKED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a pot; fill with water until potatoes are covered. Add salt; bring to boil. Simmer until potatoes are just tender enough to be pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until potatoes are slightly cool.
• Mix sour cream, creamy salad dressing, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in Cheddar cheese, green onion, and bacon bits; add potatoes. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

LOADED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings., Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl. Add bacon and reserved drippings; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled., Whisk the mayonnaise, dressings, sour cream and mustard in a small bowl. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Stir in onions and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper if desired.