This steakhouse loaded potato salad is the best potato salad recipe to take to your next family reunion, potluck, or Sunday dinner try my recipe for Steakhouse Potato Salad. It really is the perfect side for any occasion.
Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and place potatoes in a large pot of water over medium-high heat and bring to a boil to cook the potatoes. Do not peel potatoes. Add a teaspoon of salt to the water.Add enough water to cover the tops of the potatoes.
Place the pot on the stove and heat over high heat to boiling. When the water is boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until fork-tender.
Once you cook the potatoes, place them in a colander and rinse with cold water for a few minutes to cool them.
While the potatoes are cooking
In a large saucepan, cook bacon. Low and slow is key. It will release some of the fat. Cook until the bacon is done and crispy (not burnt). Then chop slices of bacon into small pieces.
Slice the green onion into thin pieces, cutting about halfway up the green part.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika mix thoroughly.
Once the potatoes are cooled
Add your cooked warm potatoes to the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture and stir to coat. Add in green onions, bacon, and shredded cheese. Fold until everything is evenly mixed.
Add a few pieces of bacon to the top. Keep covered and chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
If you plan on adding vinegar to your potato salad, I recommend that you add it in the cooking of the potatoes phase.