Best 2 Hill Country Potato Salad Recipes

HILL COUNTRY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes, in boiling water and 1 teaspoon salt, until tender, about 35 minutes.
• Drain potatoes, then peel and dice or partially mash.
• Fry bacon in a skillet until crisp; add onions and saute until softened, but not browned.
• In a bowl, combine cornstarch or flour, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; stir in the vinegar and water until smooth.
• Add mixture to bacon and simmer and stir until thickened.
• Pour the hot dressing over the potatoes and add 1/4 cup minced onion, parsley, celery seeds, and radishes; lightly toss.
• Garnish with celery leaves.

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Wash potatoes, then halve and quarter, skin on. boil until they are almost soft. you want them to have texture.
• 2. Dice all of the bacon into 1/4 inch pieces. Fry crispy, set aside on a paper towel to cool.
• 3. Wash green onions and dice whole bunch into 1/4 inch pieces. Set aside.
• 4. When potatoes are done. Strain and remove half into a large mixing bowl. empty whole jar of mayo (Yes, all of it) into bowl with the bacon, mustard, green onion, and black pepper. Whip smooth. After you have done that fold in gently the rest of the potatoes to give a good texture. Chill and serve. You can garnish with bacon if desired.