How to Make Potato and Bacon Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about a classic potato salad, but when you add in the smoky, salty goodness of bacon, you take this beloved dish to a whole new level. This Potato and Bacon Salad recipe is a hearty, satisfying side dish that is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any casual meal. The combination of tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing creates a flavor profile that is sure to please any palate.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small potatoes
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 stalks celery, minced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool in ice water.
  • While potatoes are cooking, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
  • Place 3 eggs into a large bowl and mash them in the bowl with a fork. Stir in celery, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon slices in the microwave until crisp, about 4 minutes. Crumble 2 bacon slices into egg-mayonnaise mixture.
  • Peel and chop cooled potatoes; stir into the bowl until salad is evenly combined. Slice remaining 2 eggs and arrange on top of salad. Crumble remaining 2 bacon slices over egg slices, then sprinkle with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    361 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 420mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 593mg