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Creamy Potato Salad with Bacon and Chives

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A creamy and crowd-pleasing potato salad featuring crispy bacon, fresh chives, and a luscious dressing. Perfect for gatherings, BBQs, or a comforting side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish

Instructions

  1. Place the baby Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until a fork slides in easily but potatoes still hold their shape. Drain well in a colander and let cool for 10 minutes until warm, not hot.
  2. While the potatoes cool, heat a skillet over medium heat. Lay bacon strips flat and cook until crisp, about 4-6 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly before chopping into bite-sized pieces. Reserve a teaspoon of bacon fat if desired.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. If reserved, whisk in the teaspoon of bacon fat for smoky flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Finely dice celery stalk, slice green onions thinly, and chop fresh chives.
  5. Add warm potatoes to the dressing bowl and gently fold to coat without mashing. Stir in celery, green onions, chives, and chopped bacon. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and salad to thicken. Can be served warm or at room temperature if short on time.

Notes

Do not overcook the potatoes to avoid mushiness. Fold gently to keep potato chunks intact. Whisk dressing thoroughly for a silky texture. Chill at least 1 hour for best flavor. Bacon fat can be added to dressing for smoky flavor. Vegetarian and low-fat substitutions are possible.

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