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Bacon and Egg Potato Salad

Bacon and Egg Potato Salad
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Looking for the best Southern Potato Salad? These easy picnic potatoes are way better than anything you can find at your market’s deli. Tangy with a bit of crunchy vegetables, this bacon and egg potato salad is everything you want in a potato salad recipe.

 

There’s still a few weeks left of summer.  A few more precious opportunities to relax with friends, soak up the sun, splash in the water and have a picnic at the beach, park or even in your own backyard.  And what is more picnic-y than Southern potato salad? Maybe this Bacon and Egg Potato Salad! 

 

boiled potatoes

Tender potatoes and crispy veg in a piquant dressing.  If you like Southern style potato salad, which I do, then it’s got to have some chopped hard-boiled eggs mixed in as well.

 

crisped bacon on a rack.

Which got me thinking… eggs.  What goes with eggs???  Well, duh — bacon.  Ooooh, yes!   Bacon and eggs — in a potato salad recipe.  It makes perfect sense.   So much so that I’m surprised it’s not the accepted method for making this popular side dish.

 

adding vinegar to hot potatoes. chopped vegetables

I know some people buy their cole-slaws, macaroni salads and the like at the grocery store.  Trust me, once you tasted a homemade potato salad, you will snub your nose at those deli-department wannabes.  They just can’t compete.  And there’s nothing easier or more economical than this bacon and egg potato salad at your next pot-luck.  Especially if you’re feeding a crowd.

 

adding bacon and mayo mix to potatoes.

The best Southern potato salads should have big chunks of identifiable potato, and plenty of crunchy celery and onion.  But the real secret, is sprinkling the still hot potatoes with a little vinegar.  It adds tang and dimension to the salad.  Don’t leave it out — without it, it’s very one-note.

 

adding chopped egg to potato salad.And in my not-so-humble opinion, a good potato salad should have eggs.  And bacon.  It can be served cold, but I have to be honest, I found myself powerless to resist the siren-call of this still warm melange.   If you want to elevate your picnic spread and earn high marks from family and friends, make a bacon and egg potato salad  for your next cookout and prepare yourself for the compliments.

 

bacon and egg potato salad with a spoon and napkin.

What Goes With Bacon and Egg Potato Salad?

  • Kansas City Style Smoked Spareribs
  • Tender Hickory Smoked Ribs
  • Bourbon Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
  • Grilled Chicken Thighs with Spice Rub

 

Bacon and egg potato salad on a plate.

 



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Bacon and Egg Potato Salad

This combo just makes sense!  You like eggs with potato salad, right?  You like bacon with eggs, right?  Don't they all belong together?
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword potato salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 364kcal

Ingredients

  • 6-7 strips bacon
  • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 3 eggs hard boiled
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • I like to cook bacon in the oven because there's no splatter and it yields a perfect strip of crispy pork. To do it in the oven, preheat to 400 degrees. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set a wire rack on top of the cookie sheet. Lay the bacon on the wire rack and cook for about 20-23 minutes until crisped.
  • Cut the potatoes into 1" pieces (no need to peel them). Fill a large pot halfway with water. Add the salt and bring to a boil. When the water boils, add the potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Carefully add the eggs and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Using a spider or slotted spoon remove the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle the hot potatoes with vinegar and toss to coat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for another 5 minutes. Then remove them from the water and set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
  • Add the celery, onion, scallions and bacon to the potatoes. Peel and chop the eggs and add them to the potatoes. Toss gently. Add the dressing to the potatoes and toss to combine. Sprinkle with a little extra paprika and the parsley. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4.4mg

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  1. Laura says

    March 13, 2020 at 3:40 PM

    This potato salad is amazing!! Frequently requested by my family and friends. Not a spoonful left, yum

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 13, 2020 at 4:01 PM

      I’m so glad the whole gang enjoys it. Nothing compares with homemade!

      Reply
  2. Traci says

    July 24, 2018 at 11:28 AM

    I meannnn, you had me at bacon, my friend! Srsly Lisa, I would eat this for breakfast if it was in my refrigerator right now. Why not, right? It has ALL the things I want on a warm summer morning. Just pinned this beauty…thanks for the recipe! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    July 24, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    There is nothing like a good homemade potato salad. One of the husbands favorites. I love the tip you shared about the vinegar & will be trying that. And potato salad is definitely better with eggs.

    Reply
  4. Pam says

    July 24, 2018 at 11:22 AM

    Well, Lisa, you’ve done it again with another great recipe. Potato Salad is one of those recipes that was my Mama’s specialty and I’ve always been afraid I couldn’t live up to hers. You’re inspiring me to try, though. And, by the way, I’ve never heard of the vinegar sprinkling tip. Great idea!

    Reply
  5. Caroline says

    July 24, 2018 at 10:51 AM

    Love the addition of bacon, always good in my opinion! And like the vinegar idea too. Looks great!

    Reply
  6. Anvita says

    July 24, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    I like how you styled the ingredients for this recipe. Sounds like an awesome recipe.

    Reply
  7. Phyllis says

    July 5, 2018 at 6:10 PM

    I made your bacon and egg potato salad for a July 4th picnic. Everybody loved it. It is the best potato salad I have ever had. Thank you

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      July 6, 2018 at 7:00 AM

      Hi Phyllis, I’m so glad you enjoyed the potato salad! It’s always a winner for a summer picnic!

      Reply
  8. Jodi says

    June 10, 2017 at 2:39 PM

    The mayo & bacon are both missing from the ingredient list – how much of each did you use?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      June 10, 2017 at 2:56 PM

      I’m so sorry, Jodi! I recently switched to a new recipe card widget and it has fussed with some of my older posts. I’ve fixed it. Use 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise — more if you think it needs more binder and 6-7 strips of bacon. I’ve updated the recipe. Thanks for the catch!

      Reply
  9. Cindy says

    September 8, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    I never thought about bacon in my potato salad.But I will be trying your recipe

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 8, 2015 at 4:31 PM

      Everything’s better with bacon – at least that’s what my better half says!

      Reply

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