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Bacon Loaded Potato Salad

Bacon Loaded Potato Salad That'll Steal the Show

This Bacon Loaded Potato Salad is the ultimate side dish, combining tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and creamy goodness to please a crowd.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or red) cut into cubes
  • 8 ounces bacon cooked until crispy
  • 4 large eggs hard-boiled and diced
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese diced or shredded
  • 4 stalks spring onions sliced (both white and green parts)
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or additional mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or any mustard variety
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Steps
  1. Boil the Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, cut potatoes into cubes, cook for 18-20 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease and crumble into pieces.
  3. Prepare the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan with water, bring to a boil, simmer for 9-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs, cool in an ice bath, then dice.
  4. Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. Combine the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine warm potato cubes with crumbled bacon, diced eggs, cheddar cheese, and white parts of spring onions.
  6. Add the Dressing: Pour dressing over the potato mixture, fold in gently until well combined, ensuring potatoes are coated.
  7. Chill and Serve: Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, garnish with green tops of spring onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the potatoes to cool slightly before mixing with the dressing. Chill for at least 2 hours for the best flavor.

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