Potato Salad with Bacon
A classic potato salad recipe elevated with crispy bacon and flavorful spices. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a simple side dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes (Peeled and diced into 1 1/2 inch cubes. See notes for the types you can use.)
- 5 slices turkey bacon (Cooked and crumbled)
- 3-4 hard boiled eggs (Diced and chopped.)
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup chopped onions (I used red onions. Use your preferred type.)
- 1/4 cup pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (I use smoked paprika for smoky flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried chives
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried dill
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes, then dice into cubes.
- Cut the potatoes into roughly equal-sized pieces.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
- Simmer for about 8 to 15 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
- Drain and cool the potatoes.
- Add bacon, eggs, mayo, mustard, relish, onions, spices, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Stir to combine.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter potato salad, add more relish or a touch of sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 400mg