Bacon Potato Salad
"My family requests this potato salad whenever we go on picnics. It’s a well-seasoned salad that gets a slight smoky flavor from the addition of bacon," says Charlotte McDaniel of Williamsville, Illinois.8 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 2-1/4 pounds red potatoes (about 8 medium)
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Directions
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until
- crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Drain,
- reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
- Drain potatoes. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into cubes.
- Place in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, celery seed, salt,
- pepper, bacon and reserved drippings; toss gently. Cool to room
- temperature. Fold in mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 355 calories, 27 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 529 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.