AMY'S POTATO SALAD

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I had a potato salad at one of my husband's family gatherings, and my niece brought a potato salad with bacon in it, and a light went on in my head. Her salad was yummy, but when I put this together, I loved it. My family and friends love it too. We serve it at all of out family get togethers, and make a hugely huge bowl for...

Provided by Amy Alusa

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 lb russet potatoes, peeled and boiled until tender
1 1/2 lb any kind of bacon, cooked to a little bit crispy, and crumbled coarsely
4 medium tomatoes
12 eggs, hard boiled, yolks set aside, whites diced
1 bunch little green onions, sliced thin or minced
2 cucumbers, peeled, sliced and diced
3 c helman's or bestfood's mayonaise
1/2 c granulated sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 small can of diced olives, drained
1 Tbsp prepared brown or golden mustard
1 Tbsp beau monde seasoning (optional, but delicious)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare all ingredients as described in the ingredient list. Best if you prepare the potatoes, bacon, and eggs ahead and refrigerate, until about an hour before serving.
  • 2. Mash the egg yolks with a fork and stir in the seasonings and the sugar with the mayonnaise and mustard.
  • 3. Place prepared potatoes, egg whites, bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and onions into a very large salad bowl. Combine carefully by folding ingredients into the dressing mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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