YOU'RE-BACON-ME-CRAZY POTATO SALAD

You're-Bacon-Me-Crazy Potato Salad image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

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2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 teaspoons salt
1 pound bacon strips, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
3/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Add salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; reserve 4 tablespoons bacon drippings. Cook and stir onion in reserved drippings 6-8 minutes or until browned., Reserve 1/4 cup cooked bacon for topping. Add onion, drippings, celery and remaining bacon to potatoes., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until chilled. Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved bacon.