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Southern Style Potato Salad with Bacon

Cultural Context

Originating in the Southern United States, potato salad is a staple at barbecues and family gatherings. This dish reflects the region's love for hearty, comforting foods, often enhanced with ingredients like bacon for added flavor. Today, variations abound, with many families adding their unique twists, making it a beloved dish across the nation.

SouthernUSside
45 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
10 medium red skin potatoes
1 tablespoon salt
Duke's mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
1 hard-boiled egg
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup sweet pickles
1/2 cup green onions
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound bacon
sweet paprika

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumbers

💰Cheaper: relish

Cucumbers provide freshness with less acidity.

1

Boil 10 medium red skin potatoes in a large pot of water with 1 tablespoon of salt for 10 to 15 minutes until soft but not mushy.

2

Strain the potatoes and let them cool to room temperature.

3

In a mixing bowl, combine Duke's mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of mustard, grated hard-boiled egg, diced celery, sweet pickles, and diced green onions.

4

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the dressing and mix well.

5

Fold the dressing into the cooled cubed potatoes gently to avoid breaking them up.

6

Sprinkle sweet paprika on top for garnish.

7

Crumble 1 pound of cooked bacon over the potato salad.

8

Garnish with additional diced green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Potato SaladBacon Potato Salad

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