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Creamy Honey Mustard Bacon Potato Salad

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A creamy, tangy potato salad featuring honey mustard dressing, crispy bacon, and tender Yukon Gold potatoes. Perfect as a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing side dish for cookouts and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat or vegan)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. While potatoes cook, place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover. Let eggs sit for 10 minutes. Drain, refresh in cold water, peel, and chop coarsely.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon slices until crisp, about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. Drain on paper towels, cool, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat if desired.
  4. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add reserved bacon fat if using.
  5. In a large bowl, gently fold warm potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, red onion (if using), and bacon pieces. Pour dressing over while potatoes are still warm and mix gently.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to let flavors meld. Stir gently before serving.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold potatoes to hold shape and avoid mushiness. Fry bacon slowly for even crispiness or bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes. Toss potatoes with dressing while warm for better flavor absorption. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Variations include vegetarian (skip bacon, add nuts), low-carb (use roasted cauliflower), and dairy-free (use vegan mayo and omit eggs).

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Keywords: potato salad, honey mustard, bacon, creamy potato salad, summer cookout, easy side dish, picnic recipe

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