By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 4
222 cal · 20 min
Quick and Easy Baked Potato Salad
Recipe GLPR8a2528af06b0eb
A light and creamy potato salad made with microwave-roasted red potatoes, tangy non-fat yogurt, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh chives, and crispy bacon bits. This simple dish comes together quickly and makes a perfect side for any meal.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds red potatoes
1 cup non-fat plain yogurt
1/3 cup minced onion
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
3 tablespoons real bacon bits
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Directions
Place whole red potatoes (uncut and unpierced) into a microwave-safe dish.
Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap. If using plastic wrap, poke 2-3 small holes to allow steam to escape.
Microwave on high power for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on your microwave's strength. Potatoes are ready when tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Using oven mitts or a kitchen towel, carefully remove the hot dish from the microwave.
Gently lift the cover away from you to avoid steam burns and allow the potatoes to cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
Once cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the non-fat yogurt, minced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chives, bacon bits, salt, and ground pepper to the bowl with the potatoes.
Gently stir and fold all ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Comments
Every ingredient is standard stock at any Charlotte chain—red potatoes, yogurt, cheddar, bacon, onion, and fresh herbs are all easy finds at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart without a detour. The twenty-minute claim is honest only if you use pre-cooked potatoes or accept very small dice; real prep including potato cooking runs closer to forty minutes, so this works best as a make-ahead side dish rather than a weeknight scramble. At roughly $2 to $2.50 per serving, the cost is driven by bacon and cheese, which is reasonable for a substantial side. It reheats adequately and stays fresh for three days, making it ideal for meal prep or a family gathering where you can cook ahead.
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