Description
A creamy and delicious Bacon Loaded Potato Salad perfect for serving a crowd, packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 lb potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 eggs (hard-boiled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 5 oz cheddar cheese (preferably Tillamook sharp cheddar)
- 5 spring onions (sliced, keeping white and green parts separate)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann’s)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the potatoes. While waiting, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 8-10 minutes), then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool and crumble.
- Place eggs in a separate pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes before transferring to an ice bath to cool. Peel and dice the eggs into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Dice the cheddar cheese and slice the spring onions (keeping them separate).
- Add the cubed potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until fork-tender but firm. Drain thoroughly and let sit to cool slightly in a mixing bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Add warm potatoes to the bowl with crumbled bacon, diced eggs, cheddar cubes, and white parts of spring onions. Pour dressing over and gently fold to combine without breaking potatoes.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving or chill it if preferred. Garnish with green onion tops before serving.
Notes
- Letting the salad sit enhances the flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg