Zingy Creamy Potato Salad
A creamy potato salad with a surprisingly zingy flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 565kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Red Potatoes
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 6 cups Water
- 2 Egg
- 1 tbsp Dry Mustard
- ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- ½ lb Bacon
- 1 bunch Fresh Chives
- Salt and Pepper - to taste
Instructions
Preparing Potatoes & Eggs
- Rinse the red potatoes and then cut them into 1" chunks. Place in a stock pot with the two eggs. (The eggs should be whole)
- Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes and eggs. Add the salt. Bring to a boil.
- Boil the potatoes until they are soft - Not falling apart! Don't remove the eggs.
- When the potatoes are ready, remove the pot from the heat.
- Drain the potatoes and eggs. Rinse both under cold water in a colander to stop them from cooking.
- Once the eggs are cool, peel and shred them into a separate bowl.
- Set aside.
Prepare the Bacon
- Cut the bacon into small pieces ½ - ¾ inch long.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and allow it to drain and cool.
Combing We Ingredients and Spices
- Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, cayenne pepper, dry mustard & chives.
- Set aside.
Bringing it Altogether
- Add the drained, crispy bacon to the wet ingredient mixture.
- Add the shredded hard-boiled eggs.
- Add the drained and cooled potatoes.
- Fold all of the ingredients together.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place in a serving dish and chill until you are ready to serve.
- Garnish with a few pieces of fresh chive, and Enjoy!
Notes
Culinarian Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions:
if you prepare this terrific potato salad a day earlier and chill it overnight, the flavors become more pronounced and "zingy".
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg
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