TEXAS HILL COUNTRY POTATO SALAD

Texas Hill Country Potato Salad image

Provided by Matthew Peterson

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 lb red potatoes
1 lb hickory smoked bacon
32 oz hellman's mayonaise (no cheap mayo)
1 bunch green onions
2-3 Tbsp french's prepared mustard
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

1. Wash potatoes, then halve and quarter, skin on. boil until they are almost soft. you want them to have texture.
2. Dice all of the bacon into 1/4 inch pieces. Fry crispy, set aside on a paper towel to cool.
3. Wash green onions and dice whole bunch into 1/4 inch pieces. Set aside.
4. When potatoes are done. Strain and remove half into a large mixing bowl. empty whole jar of mayo (Yes, all of it) into bowl with the bacon, mustard, green onion, and black pepper. Whip smooth. After you have done that fold in gently the rest of the potatoes to give a good texture. Chill and serve. You can garnish with bacon if desired.