Bacon & Gorgonzola Potato Salad

Name: Bacon & Gorgonzola Potato Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes
Ingredients: 1-3/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 cup sour cream; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced chives, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1 cup bacon bits, divided; 2 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

Dressed in a rich, creamy sauce flavored with Gorgonzola cheese, chives and bacon, this potato salad is sure to be a hit. I like to make it ahead so the flavors have time to blend. —Barbara Spitzer, Lodi, California

Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced chives, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup bacon bits, divided
2 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, onions, celery, 1 tablespoon chives, salt, pepper and sugar. Stir in cheese and 1/2 cup bacon bits. Fold in tomatoes and potatoes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining chives and bacon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 566 calories, 36g fat (12g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1226mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.

Originally published as Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Salad in Simple & Delicious March/April 2010

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AidansMama723

Jun 26, 2011

This recipe is fabulous. I am now required to bring it to all the family gatherings. It has become a family staple! It is also simple enough to make on our 4th of July camping trips. It was even popular with the younger kids!
janwilkins

May 17, 2010

I LOVE Gorgonzola cheese, so I thought this was wonderful!!!