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A serving of classic potato salad on a green salad plate. Paprika is sprinkled on top.

Classic Potato Salad Recipe

This recipe features a comforting blend of red potatoes, creamy dressing, and old-fashioned seasonings that make for the perfect nostalgic side dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 458 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lbs red potatoes skin on
  • 1 dozen hard boiled eggs
  • 20 ounces mayonnaise not Miracle Whip
  • 1 yellow onion large
  • 6 pieces lean bacon cooked crisp
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • paprika for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Put clean, scrubbed potatoes in a large pot and add cold, salted water until they are covered by 1-½ inches. Bring to a boil; once potatoes are boiling cook approximately 15-20 minutes. Potatoes should be soft enough to pierce with a paring knife or fork with slight resistance without breaking apart.
  • When potatoes are finished, drain, cool and cut into cubes. It is not necessary to peel them, but if you want to peel them, do so while they are warm.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Cover and let stand 12 minutes.  Remove from hot water; cool, peel, then chop eggs.
  • Combine chopped eggs and potatoes in a large bowl.  Mix in mayonnaise, then gently fold in chopped onion and bacon. Mix in salt and pepper.
  • If you have time, refrigerate overnight. Before serving, season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with paprika.

Notes

  • Watch potatoes carefully and test frequently to avoid overcooking.
  • If you don't have time to cook bacon, you can substitute a jar of Hormel Real Bacon Pieces (not bits.)
  • If you prefer, you can leave out the bacon.
  • Start with 20 ounces of mayonnaise from a 30 ounce jar. When it's mixed in, if it is too dry, continue adding mayonnaise until it is the consistency you want.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 732mgPotassium: 885mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
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