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Bacon & Gorgonzola Potato Salad

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
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min. + chilling
  • Makes
    6 servings

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 (4 ounces) 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!

  • [email protected]
    May 17, 2010

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

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