Creamy Bacon and Potato Salad
How to Make a Deliciously Savory Bacon Potato Salad
This Bacon Potato Salad recipe is perfect for using up ingredients in your fridge! We’ve blended mayonnaise with cream cheese for an extra rich and savory flavor. It’s a fantastic dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Main Ingredients- 2 medium Potatoes
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 3 Hard-boiled Eggs
- 1/4 medium Carrot
- 5-6 strips Bacon
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the two potatoes thoroughly. Place them in a steamer and cook until tender. If your potatoes are large, cutting them into quarters can speed up the cooking time. While the potatoes are steaming, finely chop the onion and carrot. These vegetables will add a pleasant crunch to the salad. For a milder onion flavor, you can soak the chopped onion in cold water for a few minutes.
Step 2
For added creaminess, prepare three hard-boiled eggs. Place the eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook for 10-12 minutes. Immediately rinse the boiled eggs under cold water to cool them down, which also makes them easier to peel.
Step 3
Next, cook the bacon in a frying pan until it’s nicely crisp. Drain excess grease with paper towels as it cooks. Once cooked, finely chop the bacon into small pieces, about 1 cm in size.
Step 4
Once the potatoes are cooked, peel them and mash them while still warm using a fork or a potato masher. It’s nice to leave some small chunks for texture, so don’t mash them too smoothly. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise and cream cheese. It’s best to start with a smaller amount and gradually add more, tasting as you go to achieve your desired consistency and flavor.
Step 5
Add the finely chopped onion and carrot to the bowl with the mashed potatoes. These vegetables will bring freshness and a lovely bite to the salad.
Step 6
Now it’s time to mix everything together! Add the chopped bacon to the bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper to enhance the flavors. Gently mix all the ingredients together, mashing slightly as you combine them to ensure everything is well incorporated. Taste the salad and, if needed, add a tiny pinch of salt to adjust the seasoning. Your delicious Bacon Potato Salad is now complete!
