Best 8 Potato Salad With Bacon And Eggs Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable potato salad, a harmonious blend of tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs. This classic dish, elevated with the addition of tangy red onion, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing, is a feast for the senses. Explore variations of this timeless recipe, including a vegetarian option and a tangy mustard-based dressing. Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide, where you'll discover tips, tricks, and secrets to crafting the ultimate potato salad that will tantalize taste buds and leave your guests craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BACON-AND-EGG POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
1 pound bacon, chopped
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
6 scallions, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, diced
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, saute the bacon in a skillet over low heat until crispy, about 12 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Put the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat, cover and let stand 6 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool; peel and chop.
  • Drain the potatoes (do not rinse), transfer to a baking sheet and let cool 6 to 8 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, scallions, red onion, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and add the bacon and hard-cooked eggs; fold in the mayonnaise mixture. Serve at room temperature.

BACON & EGG POTATO SALAD



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Vinegar and lemon juice add a slightly tangy taste to this creamy potato salad. It's wonderful with baked beans and barbecue. -Melissa Davies, Clermont, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups cubed red potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds)
4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
3 to 5 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. , Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, onion, bacon and parsley. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over potato mixture and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BACON AND EGGS POTATO SALAD



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Great potato salad for a party or every day meal.

Provided by Nancy Roy

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ pounds red potatoes, quartered
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup petite green peas
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
¼ cup minced onion
2 tablespoons mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Mix potatoes, mayonnaise, peas, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, onion, mustard, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Refrigerate to allow flavors to blend and bacon to soften, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 414 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH EGGS



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This recipe has been in my family for over 100 years! At family get-togethers, it never fails to please.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 to 14 red potatoes (about 4 pounds), cooked and peeled
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
4 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Slice potatoes into a large bowl. Add eggs; set aside. In a small skillet, cook bacon and onion until bacon is crisp. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. Add bacon and onion to potato mixture. Add remaining ingredients to the drippings; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

POTATO AND BACON SALAD



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This is a creamy potato salad made with bacon and Dijon mustard that's great the second day too.

Provided by readernut

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
3 stalks celery, minced
2 pounds small potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
  • Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
  • Peel the eggs, and place 3 of them into a large bowl. Reserve the rest for later. Mash the eggs in the bowl with a fork. Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon slices in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until crisp, or fry in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 2 of the bacon slices into the mayonnaise mixture. Reserve the rest for garnish.
  • Peel and chop the potatoes, and stir into the bowl until evenly coated. Slice the 2 remaining eggs, and place on top of the salad. Crumble the remaining bacon over the eggs, then sprinkle parsley over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 419.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

POTATO SALAD WITH BACON



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My young nephew refuses to eat any potato salad but mine! Italian salad dressing, sour cream and bacon give it a one-of-a-kind flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds red potatoes (about 12 medium)
4 hard-boiled large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
11 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., Cut eggs in half; chop egg whites and set aside. In a small bowl, mash egg yolks. Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, egg whites, celery, onions and Italian dressing. Fold in mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BACON AND EGG POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 pound slab bacon, small dice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
6 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
1 small red onion, small dice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium-size saucepan and cover with cold water; add 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, saute the bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 12 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes (do not rinse), transfer to a baking sheet and let cool for 6 to 8 minutes, then cut into quarters.
  • In a bowl large enough to mix the potatoes, combine the vinegar, yogurt, mustard, scallions, red onion, sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to the bowl, add the bacon and hard-boiled eggs and mix by folding carefully. Serve at room temperature.

ROASTED POTATO SALAD WITH BACON AND EGGS



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Roasted fingerling potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to the classic breakfast combo of bacon and eggs in this salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon
1 1/2 pounds halved fingerling potatoes
Lemon juice
Dijon mustard
Chopped fresh parsley
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp, then crumble. Toss 1 tablespoon bacon fat with potatoes and roast at 450 degrees, about 30 minutes. Toss potatoes with bacon and dress with lemon juice, mustard, and parsley; season. Soft-cook eggs and serve on potato salad.

Tips:

  • Boil the potatoes until they are easily pierced with a fork, but not overcook them as they will become mushy.
  • Use a variety of potatoes for a more flavorful salad, such as red potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, and fingerling potatoes.
  • Chop the bacon into small pieces so that it cooks evenly.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy, but not burnt.
  • Hard-boil the eggs and then chop them into small pieces.
  • Use a mayonnaise-based dressing for a classic potato salad, or try a vinaigrette dressing for a lighter option.
  • Add other vegetables to the salad, such as celery, carrots, or peas.
  • Season the salad with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Potato salad with bacon and eggs is a classic summer dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious potato salad that will be the hit of your next party.

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