How to Make Smoky Potato Salad with Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic American side dishes, potato salad is a must-have at any cookout or picnic. And while there are countless variations on the traditional recipe, one that stands out for its smoky, savory flavor is the Smoky Potato Salad with Bacon.

This hearty and flavorful potato salad features all the traditional ingredients you'd expect, like tender boiled potatoes, crunchy celery, and tangy mayo-based dressing, but it's the addition of smoky bacon that takes this dish to th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up Salt®)
  • ½ cup chopped red onion

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    353 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 538mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 624mg