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Creamy Star-Spangled Potato Salad with Bacon

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A creamy, smoky, and tangy potato salad perfect for summer BBQs, featuring Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and a flavorful dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
  • 3 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  3. While potatoes cook, place eggs in a separate pot with cold water, bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat. Let eggs sit for 10 minutes, then transfer to ice water to cool. Peel and chop once cooled.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp, about 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces. Save 1 teaspoon bacon fat if desired for dressing.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk in bacon fat if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Add the warm potatoes to the dressing and gently fold to coat evenly.
  7. Fold in the chopped eggs, celery, red onion, parsley, and bacon pieces. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Stir gently before plating.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture. Avoid overcooking potatoes to prevent mushiness. Toss potatoes with dressing while still warm but not hot to absorb flavor without separation. Cook bacon until very crispy for best texture. Prepare potatoes and dressing ahead but combine and add bacon just before serving for freshest texture.

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Keywords: potato salad, bacon, summer BBQ, creamy potato salad, easy potato salad, picnic recipe, Fourth of July recipe

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