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Creamy Loaded Potato Salad with Bacon and Sour Cream

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A creamy and tangy potato salad featuring crispy bacon and sour cream, perfect for BBQs and potlucks. This recipe balances creamy and crunchy textures with smoky and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 900 grams)
  • 6 to 8 slices bacon (Applewood smoked preferred)
  • 1 cup sour cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 3 to 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Scrub the russet potatoes clean and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
  2. Add a pinch of salt and bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. While potatoes cook, fry bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 8 minutes). Drain on paper towels and crumble or chop into bite-size pieces.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. Thinly slice green onions, finely dice celery, and chop hard-boiled eggs.
  6. In a large bowl, gently fold warm potatoes with the dressing, bacon, green onions, celery, and eggs. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use russet potatoes for best texture. Cook bacon until crispy and drain well to avoid sogginess. Chill salad for at least 1 hour for best flavor. Can be served slightly warm if needed. Variations include using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayo, omitting bacon for vegetarian version, or substituting cauliflower for low-carb option.

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Keywords: potato salad, bacon, sour cream, BBQ side dish, creamy potato salad, loaded potato salad, picnic recipe

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