Best Red Potato Salad With Bacon Recipes

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RED SKINNED POTATO SALAD



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This creamy salad is made with red potatoes, which give this dish--chock full of melt-in-your-mouth bacon, bits of hard boiled egg, crunchy celery and spicy onion--a delectable, firm texture.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds clean, scrubbed new red potatoes
6 eggs
1 pound bacon
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and set in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Chop the cooled potatoes, leaving skin on. Add to a large bowl, along with the eggs, bacon, onion and celery. Add mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Chill for an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 535.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

YOU'RE-BACON-ME-CRAZY POTATO SALAD



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It isn't a summer cookout without potato salad, but the stuff from the deli just isn't our thing. I toyed with many recipes until I developed this one. Now if I even mention grilling or barbecuing, it's my family's top request for a side. -Paul Cogswell, League City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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, until potatoes are tender, 12-15 minutes., 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 until browned, 6-8 minutes., 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, until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 36g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LOADED RED POTATO SALAD



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This summer side delivers all the flavors of a loaded baked potato--without the baking (or hot kitchen). Creamy red potatoes are tossed with a tangy sour cream dressing, chunks of sharp Cheddar and salty, crispy bacon bits.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 pound bacon, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
One 8-ounce block sharp Cheddar, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until easily pierced with a fork, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and crispy, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Transfer 2 tablespoons bacon to a small bowl and reserve for topping.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise and vinegar in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in the cooled potatoes, Cheddar, scallion whites, remaining bacon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the scallion greens and reserved 2 tablespoons bacon. Chill for about 30 minutes before serving.

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