Description
This Sour Cream and Bacon Potato Salad is a delicious blend of tender potatoes, hard boiled eggs, and a creamy dressing, making it a perfect side for barbecues or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds red potatoes
- 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp and chopped (divided)
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream, regular or light
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 3–4 drops hot pepper sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- grated cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and place them in a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch. Boil on high for 30-40 minutes or until a knife easily inserts into the potatoes. Drain water and let the potatoes cool slightly.
- While the potatoes are still warm, peel them, leaving some skin attached.
- Cube the potatoes and place them in a large bowl. Generously salt the potatoes.
- Chop 1 boiled egg and set aside for garnish. Reserve a few tablespoons of chopped bacon and some parsley for garnish as well.
- Chop the remaining eggs and add them to the bowl of potatoes. Add the parsley and the remaining chopped bacon, and toss all ingredients lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, and hot pepper sauce. Add this mixture to the potatoes, and taste the salad to adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with the reserved egg, bacon, and parsley. You can serve at room temperature or refrigerate until serving.
- For a classic loaded baked potato flavor, top with shredded cheddar cheese, but avoid mixing it into the salad to prevent sogginess.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
This salad can be made a day in advance for flavors to meld beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg