Smoked Bacon Red Potato Salad
Smoked Bacon Red Potato Salad combines tender red potatoes with crisp bacon and a creamy, tangy dressing accented by mustard, Worcestershire, and Parmesan. Fresh chives and parsley brighten each bite while paprika adds a gentle smokiness. It’s a crowd-pleasing side for picnics, potlucks, or backyard cookouts, served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Drain and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Drain the bacon on paper towels and chop it when cool enough to handle.
- 6
Pour 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings into a large bowl.
- 7
Add the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, paprika, mustard powder, parsley, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and seasoned salt to the bacon drippings and whisk until combined.
- 8
Stir in the red onion and the chopped bacon.
- 9
Gently fold in the cooked potatoes.
- 10
Serve at room temperature.
- Calories 368.04 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.84 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.31 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.3 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 28.29 mg Moderate
- Sodium 449.14 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.75 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.27 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.28 g Low Source
- Calcium 65.45 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source
- Potassium 536.35 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 6.35 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 22.93 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Smoked Bacon Red Potato Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Diced Yellow Onion, Dry Mustard, and Fresh Chives. Each serving provides about 368.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Bacon Red Potato Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Smoked Bacon Red Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Diced Yellow Onion, Dry Mustard, Fresh Chives, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Bacon Red Potato Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 368.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Bacon Red Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
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