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Loaded Bacon & Egg Potato Salad

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An old fashioned potato salad recipe starts with real potatoes. We like Yukon Golds for their texture.

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Start by cutting potatoes into bite sized pieces and boil them until their just tender for 10-12 minutes.

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See if they're done by piercing them with a paring knife. If they slide off the knife easily, they're done. 

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Add red wine vinegar to the drained hot potatoes.

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Cook the bacon until crispy. Pro-tip: Baking it is easiest.

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Finely chop the celery, onions and scallions.

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Pro-Tip: Let the onions soak in ice water to soften the harshness and sting. Drain well and pat dry before adding to the salad. 

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Mix mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and smoked paprika for the potato salad dressing recipe.

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Chop hard boiled eggs for the loaded potato salad.

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Add the potato salad dressing, veggies, bacon and eggs to the cooled potatoes and gently mix to combine.

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You can serve this old fashioned potato salad immediately or chill it.

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This loaded potato salad recipe is perfect for summer picnics, cookouts & potlucks.