Description
Creamy cheesy potato salad brings Southern comfort to your summer picnic table. Crisp bacon, tangy cheddar, and fresh herbs combine for a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll want to share at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) chopped bacon bits
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped green onions
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Immerse diced potatoes in heavily salted water, cooking until fork-tender within 10-12 minutes at medium-high heat. Thoroughly drain and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold cooled potato chunks into the creamy dressing, ensuring delicate integration without mashing the potatoes.
- Incorporate sharp cheddar cheese, finely chopped green onions, and crispy bacon bits, stirring with a light touch to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate the potato salad for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop a rich, harmonious profile.
- Prior to serving, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the surface for a vibrant, aromatic garnish that enhances visual appeal and adds a subtle herbal note.
Notes
- Customize the potatoes by using waxy varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for a creamier texture and better holding shape.
- Enhance flavor by adding crispy bacon just before serving to maintain crunchiness and prevent sogginess.
- Swap regular mayo with Greek yogurt for a healthier, protein-rich alternative that reduces calories without sacrificing creamy consistency.
- Make it vegetarian by replacing bacon with smoked paprika or roasted sunflower seeds for a similar smoky, crunchy element.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg