Bacon Potato Salad
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It’s finally warming up around here and that means summer is on it’s way. What does every barbecue, picnic, or potluck need? Bacon Potato Salad of course!! If you answered Potato Salad, you are half correct. My version takes traditional potato salad to a whole new level. Believe it or not, it is even Princess Cassi approved, and she hates bacon!!
A crazy thing happened while Princess Cassi was in Europe, she was forced to eat a variety of different foods. I tried to get her to try things like fish, Mexican food, bacon, but nooooooo, she didn’t like it. Somehow these “moms” in Belgium were able to force convince her to broaden her horizons and give peace a chance. Wait, that last part is not quite right. 😉
She actually asked me to make this Bacon Potato Salad for a barbecue after she got home last summer. Everything was going great, until she saw “how” I make this potato salad. I’ll explain later, I don’t want anyone running away in horror!
How to make Bacon Potato Salad:
I start by boiling my potatoes and eggs together until the potatoes are fork tender…..
While the potatoes and eggs are cooking, I cook my bacon to crispy, but not crunchy…..
In case you’re wondering, 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes depending on thickness of your bacon. 😉 Drain your potatoes and eggs…..
then set them aside to cool. Trust me, you do not want to try and cut hot potatoes…it hurts! Drain bacon on paper towels, and reserve the bacon grease for later…..
Don’t give me that look, just do it! This is the secret ingredient that makes it so delicious. Dice the potatoes and eggs…..
In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, and 2 Tablespoons of the reserved grease/fat, whatever you want to call it. If you are higher than a kite a walking zombie while taking Sudafed, go ahead and mix everything together all at once…..
I probably should not be allowed to play with sharp knives right now. 😉 Either way, your Bacon Potato Salad will end up looking like this…..
Cover and chill until ready to serve…..
Update:
Short on time, check out my Instant Pot Bacon Potato Salad! Same great taste, just a different way to cook the ingredients. 🙂
Both versions of Bacon Potato Salad are Paleo and Whole30 compliant when you use Whole30 Mayonnaise, mustard and Whole30 bacon. 🙂
Here are a couple more salads that would be perfect at your next picnic or BBQ:
Enjoy!!
Bacon Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds small red or gold potatoes, skin on (boiled and quartered)
- 2 large eggs (hard boiled - diced)
- 5 slices uncured bacon (cooked and chopped, reserve grease*)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon country-style Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons reserved bacon grease
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh Italian parsley (chopped)
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil eggs and potatoes until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Cook bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel. Chop or crumble and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, and reserved bacon grease.
- Cut the potatoes into quarters, dice the eggs, and add to the bowl. Add the green onions, Italian parsley, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Holy crap. I came over here to make your sweet potato fries, and I saw this when your site opened up. This is so, so similar to the tater salad I make, but I’ve always felt mine was missing just a little bit of something… It must be the bacon grease and the dijon! The only other thing I do much differently is I roast the potatoes instead of boiling. I’m definitely trying it this way next time! YUM!
-andi
(Now I’m off to make the SW sweet potato fries. 🙂 )
Ah ha, my evil plot is working. 😉 I have never tried roasting the potatoes, I might have to give that a try next time. You definitely want to add the bacon grease and dijon, Andi. It makes all the difference in the world, well at least my world!
I just made this again for a family get-together….SO addicting!!!
Thank you so much Andi, I’m so glad that you like it!!
Yep, making this again. Having a family cookout today to celebrate my Reesie-Pie’s first birthday! 🙂
-andi
I wasn’t a fan of potato salad growing up, but now, I love it! This sounds delish – and I actually love that you added a bit of the bacon grease back into the salad! It’s like liquid gold in my book! I am super excited for the giveaway!! yay!!
I love that Jamie – liquid gold!! It really does make a huge difference. I’m really excited about the giveaway as well. 🙂
Lisa, this potato salad looks delicious! Love that it has bacon in it! Thanks for sharing the recipe and pinning – hope you have a happy Memorial Day!
Thanks so much Cindy!! Have a great week. 🙂
Whoa, this potato salad looks awesome, Lisa! Bacon does take potato salad to a whole better level. Once you go bacon, you can’t go back, right!?
Pinning this and sharing on FB. Have a great week, Lisa!
That’s right Julie, you never go back!! Thanks so much – I hope you have a great week as well. 🙂
I’ve been craving potato salad lately and this looks like just the recipe with that bacon! The bacon grease adds so much flavor…why use oil? haha Seriously, this looks like good stuff! Pinning. 🙂
Thank you so much Marcie. I will find an excuse to put bacon in just about anything! 😉 I have chickened out of putting it in chocolate chip cookies, but you just never know!
This looks really delicious. I pinned and stumbled it also. I love great recipes. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much Laura! 🙂
Oh my gosh, Lisa! This potato salad looks amazing! 🙂 Everything is ALWAYS better with a little bacon in my book. 😉
Pinned & sharing.
O.K., that looks absolutely AMAZING! Happy Monday Morning!
Wow does this look amazing and it’s a great summertime recipe. I found you over at the Cast Party Wednesday link party. Have a wonderful day!!
Thank you Lori. 🙂
OMG This Potatoe Salad looks like love a first bit lol
🙂 Have a great weekend!!
Thank you Wendy. 🙂
Hi Lisa:
This recipe looks amazing! Happy to share with my followers! Thanks!
Thank you Amy! 🙂
That sounds delicious, please tell me you deliver?? That has bacon in it…bacon means L-O-V-E. I need that in my life right now…lol
Thank you Christine, if I ever win the lottery I will add delivery service. 😉 I agree, bacon makes life better!!