Servings
8
Total Cook Time
60MIN
Ingredients
This Cheddar Bacon Potato Salad is a flavorful twist on the classic—loaded with creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and sharp cheddar in a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, and holidays!
- 6 ounces thick-cut applewood smoked bacon
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes
- 5 large eggs
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces Cache Valley® mild cheddar, shredded
- 4 medium scallions, chopped
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with foil. Add the bacon and cook for 12–15 minutes until crispy. Transfer to the fridge to cool completely.
- While the bacon is cooking, peel and chop the potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Place them in a medium pot, cover with cool water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 8–10 minutes until fork tender, then drain and refrigerate until fully cooled.
- At the same time, place the eggs in a small pot and cover with cool water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain, transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel and refrigerate until cold.
- In a large serving bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Chop the chilled bacon and eggs and add them to the bowl, along with the cooled potatoes. Add the shredded cheddar and scallions and gently fold everything together until well combined.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
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Author Bio
Amanda Scarlati – Scarlati Family Kitchen
Amanda Scarlati is a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, and founder of Scarlati Family Kitchen. She creates approachable, chef-quality recipes designed to bring families together and help home cooks feel confident in the kitchen. With a warm, down-to-earth style, Amanda makes cooking simple, enjoyable, and a way to create lasting traditions.
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