Best 5 Quick Bacon Potato Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible flavors of a classic dish with a twist – the Quick Bacon Potato Salad. This delightful salad combines crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and a creamy, tangy dressing, resulting in a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up this delectable side dish in no time, making it perfect for potlucks, picnics, and weeknight dinners.

In this culinary journey, we'll explore variations of the classic potato salad, each offering unique twists to satisfy every palate. From the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing to a lighter, vinegar-based version, and even a creamy avocado dressing, these recipes cater to diverse preferences. Additionally, we'll introduce a bacon-ranch dressing that adds a savory punch to the salad, making it an instant crowd-pleaser.

Whether you prefer crispy or soft potatoes, creamy or tangy dressings, or the irresistible crunch of bacon, this article has a recipe that will hit the spot. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure as we discover the delicious world of Quick Bacon Potato Salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

POTATO SALAD WITH BACON



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This no mayo potato salad with bacon is ready in just 30 minutes! It's a vinegar potato salad the whole family will love.

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     Sides, Salads & Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds baby gold potatoes
2 teaspoons salt, for the boiling water
1 pound bacon
one small/medium red onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced or pressed
1 medium/large ear fresh sweet corn with kernels cut off (3/4 cup frozen corn may be substituted)
1 to 2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely measured
1/2 cup fresh parsley (regular or Italian flat-leaf), finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • To a large pot, add the potatoes, cover with water, add 2 teaspoons salt, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and allow potatoes to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until done and fork-tender. Drain and rinse potatoes under cold water to stop the cooking process; set aside. While potatoes cook, make the bacon.
  • To a large skillet, add the bacon and cook over medium heat until done and as crisp as desired, about 10 minutes, flip intermittently. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and when it's cool enough, crumble it; set aside.
  • To the skillet with the bacon fat, add the onion and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until tender, stir intermittently.
  • In the last minute of cooking, add the garlic, stir, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Take skillet off the heat and set aside.
  • To a very large bowl, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and whisk to combine; set aside.
  • Halve or quarter the potatoes depending on their size and add to the large bowl. Add the crumbled bacon, red onion and garlic (use a slotted spoon to remove because there will be excess bacon fat in the skillet; discard oil in a small container - don't pour it down the drain), corn, spinach, parsley, and toss well to combine.
  • Taste potato salad and make any necessary adjustments, i.e. more salt, pepper, sugar, dash of extra mustard or vinegar, etc.
  • Serve immediately if desired or cover and refrigerate until chilled. Potato salad will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 45 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 21 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1379 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

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

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

POTATO SALAD WITH BACON & MUSTARD



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Add some oomph to your potato salad. If you've got vegetarians coming, serve the bacon bits in a separate bowl for sprinkling

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1kg new potatoes , scrubbed
200g lardon , or chopped bacon
bunch chives , snipped
1 tbsp walnut oil or hazelnut oil
2 tbsp sunflower oil , groundnut oil or corn oil
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
5 tsp white wine vinegar
200ml single cream

Steps:

  • For the dressing put the oils, mustard and vinegar into a bowl with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper and whisk hard for 3 mins. Add cream and stir in. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve.
  • Boil potatoes for 12-15 mins until tender, drain, then when cool enough to handle, halve. Meanwhile, fry lardons with lots of black pepper until golden. Mix together the potatoes, lardons and chives. Pour over the dressing and mix again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.65 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes, hold their shape well in potato salad and won't get mushy.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will fall apart easily and make the salad mushy.
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly before adding the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of textures in your salad: Crunchy vegetables, such as celery and onion, and creamy ingredients, such as mayonnaise or sour cream, will add interest and depth of flavor to your salad.
  • Season the salad to taste: Salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices can be used to adjust the flavor of the salad to your liking.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, the quick bacon potato salad recipe featured in this article is a great option for busy weeknight meals or potlucks. By following the tips provided in this summary, you can create a delicious potato salad that is sure to please everyone.

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