Best Bacon Gorgonzola Potato Salad Recipes

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BACON & GORGONZOLA POTATO SALAD



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Dressed in a rich, creamy sauce flavored with Gorgonzola cheese, chives and bacon, this potato salad is sure to be a hit. I like to make it ahead so the flavors have time to blend. -Barbara Spitzer, Lodi, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced chives, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup bacon bits, divided
2 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

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 and cool., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, onions, celery, 1 tablespoon chives, salt, pepper and sugar. Stir in cheese and 1/2 cup bacon bits. Fold in tomatoes and potatoes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining chives and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Fat 36g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

FINGERLING POTATO SALAD WITH BACON AND GORGONZOLA



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An elegant twist on a picnic classic, our potato salad showcases fingerling potatoes, crisp bacon, shallots and gorgonzola cheese.

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fingerling potatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup shallots, chopped
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped for garnishing

Steps:

  • In large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain potatoes; cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble.
  • In large bowl, add potatoes, bacon, gorgonzola, shallots, and mayonnaise. Gently fold potato mixture to combine all ingredients.
  • Season with salt and cayenne to taste-a little of both goes a long way.
  • Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately or within two hours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

POTATO SALAD WITH BACON AND GORGONZOLA



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Categories     Potato     Side     Steam     Quick & Easy

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds Yukkon potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups mayonnaise, divided
3/4 pound bacon slices(Maple variety is an option)
2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to same pot. Place over very low heat just until excess moisture evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer hot potatoes to large bowl; Cool 10 minutes(minimum). Mix in 2 cups mayonnaise, low fat variety optional. Cook bacon in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Cool bacon; crumble coarsely. Mix remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise, cheese, green onions, parsley and half of bacon into potatoes. Season salad to taste with salt and peper (I prefer a mixture of white and cayenne pepper and seasoning salt) Sprinkle with remaining bacon. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at cool room temperature.)Serve with steak and red wine!!!

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