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Classic Deviled Potato Salad Recipe with Bacon and Chives

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A creamy, tangy, and smoky deviled potato salad featuring crispy bacon and fresh chives, perfect for cookouts and potlucks. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and is ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling the potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and chopped Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about an inch and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 12-15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy.
  2. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them cool slightly to room temperature. Spread on a baking sheet to speed cooling if desired.
  3. While potatoes cook, crisp up the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally for 8-10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat, then crumble once cooled. Reserve a tablespoon of bacon fat if desired for the dressing.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, smoked paprika, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Gently fold the cooled potatoes, crumbled bacon, chopped chives, and chopped hard-boiled eggs into the dressing using a rubber spatula to avoid mashing the potatoes. Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and the salad firm up. Stir gently before serving.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture; avoid starchy russets. For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegan mayo. Crisp bacon well for best flavor and texture. Chill salad at least 1 hour before serving for optimal flavor. Adding a splash of milk or extra mayo can adjust creaminess if needed.

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Keywords: deviled potato salad, potato salad with bacon, classic potato salad, bacon and chives salad, easy potato salad, picnic side dish, BBQ side dish

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