Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the best "You're Bacon Me Crazy Potato Salad." This delectable dish combines the smoky, crispy goodness of bacon with the creamy texture of potato salad, resulting in a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're planning a potluck, a family gathering, or simply treating yourself to a scrumptious meal, this recipe is sure to impress.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
POTATO AND BACON SALAD
This is a creamy potato salad made with bacon and Dijon mustard that's great the second day too.
Provided by readernut
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
- Peel the eggs, and place 3 of them into a large bowl. Reserve the rest for later. Mash the eggs in the bowl with a fork. Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook bacon slices in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until crisp, or fry in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 2 of the bacon slices into the mayonnaise mixture. Reserve the rest for garnish.
- Peel and chop the potatoes, and stir into the bowl until evenly coated. Slice the 2 remaining eggs, and place on top of the salad. Crumble the remaining bacon over the eggs, then sprinkle parsley over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 419.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
YOU'RE-BACON-ME-CRAZY POTATO SALAD
It isn't a summer cookout without potato salad, but the stuff from the deli just isn't our thing. I toyed with many recipes until I developed this one. Now if I even mention grilling or barbecuing, it's my family's top request for a side. -Paul Cogswell, League City, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Add salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; reserve 4 tablespoons bacon drippings. Cook and stir onion in reserved drippings until browned, 6-8 minutes., Reserve 1/4 cup cooked bacon for topping. Add onion, drippings, celery and remaining bacon to potatoes., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 36g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
POTATO SALAD WITH BACON
My young nephew refuses to eat any potato salad but mine! Italian salad dressing, sour cream and bacon give it a one-of-a-kind flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., Cut eggs in half; chop egg whites and set aside. In a small bowl, mash egg yolks. Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, egg whites, celery, onions and Italian dressing. Fold in mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CRISPY BACON POTATO SALAD
Impress everyone at the cookout when you bring this Crispy Bacon Potato Salad. A creamy mustard-mayo blend is the perfect dressing for this Crispy Bacon Potato Salad that's made with Yukon Gold potatoes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 12 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in boiling water in saucepan 15 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool.
- Mix mayo and mustard in large bowl. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 3 g
EASY POTATO SALAD RECIPE WITH BACON
Fall in love with our Easy Potato Salad Recipe with Bacon. This easy potato salad recipe has crunchy celery, creamy mayo, tangy Dijon and smoky bacon bits.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in boiling water 10 min. or just until tender. Drain potatoes; rinse with cold water. Drain again.
- Mix mayo, mustard and pepper in large bowl. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.9693 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
SMOKY POTATO SALAD WITH BACON
I made this potato salad with bacon up on a Sunday afternoon that I was entertaining family. It is a delicious recipe that can be served at any temperature, though room temperature seems to be when the flavors are at their best! Perfect to take to any party!
Provided by Amanda W
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Red Potato Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- At the same time, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle. Transfer 3 tablespoons bacon drippings to a large bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, paprika, mustard powder, parsley, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and seasoned salt to the bacon drippings and whisk until combined. Stir in red onion and chopped bacon. Fold in cooked potatoes. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 537.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
QUICK BACON POTATO SALAD
My family was tired of the same old potato salad at family functions, so I created this with the ingredients I had on hand. Now I'm always asked to bring it to potluck gatherings. -Tami Gallagher, Eagan, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, bacon and parsley. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts :
COUNTRY BACON POTATO SALAD
Yummy alternative to traditional potato salad. Quick and easy to make for something that tastes so good.
Provided by Shena
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix potatoes, bacon, green pepper, onion, eggs in a large bowl.
- Add dressing and lemon juice; mix lightly.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Regrigerate.
CREAMY BACON POTATO SALAD
Simple and yet incredibly flavorful, this potato salad has just enough zip to make it deliciously different from others! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUeaYW56_Yw
Provided by CLUBFOODY
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring potatoes to a boil; cook for 8 to 15 minutes or until they're tender enough to bite through easily. Drain potatoes and spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer to cool. Add pepper, parsley, cayenne pepper, and sea salt. When potatoes are no longer steaming, transfer them to the refrigerator to chill.
- Meanwhile, combine in a large bowl mayo, Miracle Whip®, mustard, and horseradish. Stir well before adding green onions, radishes, bacon, chives and dill; stir once again. Add potatoes and gently stir to coat. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator for 2 hours or until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 217.9, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 2.9
Tips:
- Use the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or red potatoes are ideal for potato salad because they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
- Cook the potatoes properly: Boil the potatoes until they are tender but still hold their shape. Avoid overcooking, as this will make them mushy.
- Cool the potatoes thoroughly: Before adding the other ingredients, let the potatoes cool completely. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a good quality mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is the key ingredient in potato salad, so it's important to use a good quality brand. Avoid using Miracle Whip, as it has a sweeter flavor that can overpower the other ingredients.
- Add your favorite mix-ins: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices to the potato salad. Some popular additions include celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, dill, and mustard.
- Chill the potato salad before serving: Potato salad is best served chilled. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a delicious potato salad that will be the hit of your next gathering.
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