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Creamy Potato Salad with Bacon

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A classic comfort food potato salad featuring creamy mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, smoky bacon, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and a perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors. Ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or casual cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 3 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender but still firm, about 12-15 minutes. Test by piercing with a fork; it should slide in easily but not break apart. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes. Drain, cool under cold running water, peel, and chop roughly.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crisp, turning occasionally. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat, then crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces. Save a tablespoon of bacon fat for extra flavor if desired.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Add the slightly warm potatoes to the dressing and toss gently. Add chopped eggs, red onion, celery, parsley, and bacon pieces. Fold everything together carefully to avoid mashing the potatoes.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld. Give it a gentle stir before serving. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

Do not overcook potatoes; they should be tender but firm. Toss potatoes with dressing while still warm for better flavor absorption. Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother blend. Cook bacon until crisp but not burnt. Fold ingredients gently to keep potato chunks intact. Chilling the salad for several hours or overnight improves flavor. Add salt gradually as bacon adds saltiness. Reserve a few tablespoons of potato cooking water to adjust dressing consistency if needed.

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