{"id":84082,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/you-re-bacon-me-crazy-potato-salad\/"},"modified":"2024-08-28T09:52:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T14:52:21","slug":"you-re-bacon-me-crazy-potato-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/you-re-bacon-me-crazy-potato-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Potato Salad with Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We think you&#8217;ll agree that bacon just makes everything better, especially when it&#8217;s tossed in a potato salad. While the classic potato salad focuses on protein mix-ins like eggs or ham, this recipe puts all of them to shame with that salty, crunchy, savory bacon. It\u2019s like eating your favorite<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/speedy-stuffed-potatoes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/speedy-stuffed-potatoes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loaded baked potato<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the form of a cold salad. It&#8217;s that much easier to make (and serve!) at your next backyard barbecue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part? The drippings from the cooked bacon are the real MVP of this recipe. They&#8217;re used to cook the onion and toss it into the potato salad itself. <\/span>We feel pretty confident when we say it\u2019s the best-ever bacon potato salad recipe.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Potato Salad with Bacon<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2017396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Potato-Salad-With-Bacon_TOHD24_186866_AlejandroMonfort1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Potato Salad With Bacon\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Red potatoes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Red potatoes are waxier than russet or Idaho potatoes, meaning they hold their structure in a potato salad and are less likely to fall apart. Yukon gold potatoes are also one of<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best for making a potato salad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Bacon:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The star of the show! Besides the potatoes, of course. Bacon is added to this recipe to add that salty and savory taste to your potato salad. The drippings from the cooked bacon are also used with this recipe for cooking the onions and adding more fatty flavor to your salad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Onion and celery:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These vegetables are added to give this recipe extra flavor and crunch with each bite. Also, it provides a healthy element to this savory dish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Dijon or yellow mustard:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Either mustard will work well for this potato salad recipe with bacon. Use a country Dijon or whole grain Dijon mustard for more elevated flavors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Seasonings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dill weed, celery salt and celery seed are used for this potato salad with bacon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Mayonnaise:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A potato salad isn\u2019t complete without mayo bringing it all together! Mayonnaise is mixed with mustard and seasoning to create a tasty dressing that will pair well with hearty potatoes and bacon.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Boil the potatoes<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2017397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Potato-Salad-With-Bacon_TOHD24_186866_AlejandroMonfort2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Potato Salad With Bacon\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the potatoes in a 6-quart stockpot and add water until completely submerged. Sprinkle in the salt and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the potatoes cook uncovered until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and then move them to a large bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Cook the bacon<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2017398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Potato-Salad-With-Bacon_TOHD24_186866_AlejandroMonfort3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Potato Salad With Bacon\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the potatoes are boiling, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels and reserve four tablespoons of the bacon drippings in a small bowl. Cook the onion in the reserved drippings in the skillet for six to eight minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Reserve bacon and toss with potatoes<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2017399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Potato-Salad-With-Bacon_TOHD24_186866_AlejandroMonfort4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Potato Salad With Bacon\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserve at least 1\/4 cup of the cooked bacon to top your potato salad later. Add the rest of the bacon and the onion, celery and reserved bacon drippings in the large bowl with the potatoes. Toss the mixture together and let it cool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Mix the dressing, toss and refrigerate<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2017400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Potato-Salad-With-Bacon_TOHD24_186866_AlejandroMonfort5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Potato Salad With Bacon\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the potato salad is cooling, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, dill weed, and seasonings in a small bowl. Scrape the dressing into the large bowl with the potato salad and toss until completely coated. Cover the bowl and let the potato salad chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s time to serve, sprinkle the rest of the reserved bacon on top to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2017404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Potato-Salad-With-Bacon_TOHD24_186866_AlejandroMonfort9.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Potato Salad With Bacon\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Use ranch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For an extra tangy kick to your salad, swap out a half or whole cup of mayonnaise for<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ranch dressing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The amount you use will solely be based on how much you love the taste of this classic salad dressing. Because who doesn\u2019t love the magical pair of bacon and ranch?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Add a hard-boiled egg:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some home cooks enjoy making this potato salad with bacon and egg, almost like they are enjoying breakfast. For an even heartier potato salad,\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hard boil your eggs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and toss them into your salad at the end before refrigerating the bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Make it cheesy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Potatoes and bacon also pair well with sharp cheddar cheese, so why not add it to this salad recipe as well? Sprinkle in shredded cheddar cheese when tossing everything together before chilling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Swap dill weed for chives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re not a fan of dill, swap it for freshly chopped chives. Reserve some of the chives to sprinkle on top of the dish with the bacon. It gives the potato salad recipe a pop of color that&#8217;ll impress your guests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Potato Salad with Bacon<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically potato salad is good to eat for up to five days if stored properly in an air-tight container in the fridge. If you add egg to this salad, consider consuming it even earlier. With eggs, this potato salad lasts between three to four days. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/can-you-freeze-potato-salad\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/can-you-freeze-potato-salad\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Freezing this potato salad<\/a> might seem like the solution, but it isn\u2019t the wisest choice. The texture won\u2019t be as creamy and smooth, and not very pleasant to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Potato Salad with Bacon<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2017405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Potato-Salad-With-Bacon_TOHD24_186866_AlejandroMonfort10.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Potato Salad With Bacon\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I swap fresh dill for dill weed?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! While dill weed is an easy seasoning you could likely have on hand, if you find yourself with a fresh bunch of dill make the swap. To make sure you\u2019re using enough to get the proper taste, use 3 teaspoons of fresh dill for every teaspoon of dill weed in a recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I use pre-cooked bacon for this potato salad recipe?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While pre-cooked bacon would be convenient for tossing this recipe together, the drippings from the bacon cooked in the skillet are a key ingredient in this dish. We recommend cooking fresh-sliced bacon and making the most of that bacon flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Should I keep the skin on my potatoes?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although they aren\u2019t necessary, potato skins another layer of flavor and texture to this red potato salad with bacon. If you prefer to leave the skin on your potatoes, it will not alter this recipe in any way. Except for the taste, of course!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s like a loaded baked potato, but in salad form!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7137,"featured_media":2030627,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,307384,304173,304328,306610,304993,305487,304338,304515,304433,303966,304988,304408,304368,303887,306848,304438,304442,304297,304268,307307,304450,304455,307383,307739,304558,324623,307750,306571,304313,304020,304028,304005,304150,303883,307614],"categories-v2":[308623,310411,309455,308988,308984,308481,312538,308940,310796,308992,308880,308833,308495,308935,308813,308745,308478,309603,308844,308845,308308,259483,310342,308857,308860,310410,312535,310706,308910,309177,312545,310715,312458,308313,308594,308609,308549,309434,308476,312574,310591],"coauthors":[199148],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"How to Host a Stress-Free Backyard 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I zapped the potatoes in the microwave.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-02-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest444"},"reviewBody":"This was so wonderful I am taking the time to review this recipe. I made a fourth recipe for 2. My husband loved it, as did I. I LOVE potato salads and test different recipes frequently. This is among the best. Good to make when one is out of eggs. This goes together very quickly. Thanks for sharing. I'll make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest6513"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe for potato salad. I have to admit, I almost didn't try it. I like my own potato salad the best, but decided to give yours a go. I'm glad I did. Made it just as you wrote it and it is perfect. 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