pat's Recipe

Baked Idaho Potato Salad

Category: Potato

4 large potatoes, washed

1 (16-ounce) container sour cream

5 scallions, sliced

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

5 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake potatoes for about 1 hour or until fork-tender. Cool potatoes at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and place in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss gently until mixed well. Place in casserole dish.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until warm in center.

Suggestions: Top each portion with a little more sour cream and scallion slices before serving.

Makes 8 servings.