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15 Make-Ahead Portable Sides for Your Next Outdoor Gathering

Classic Potato Salad with Crispy Beef Bacon

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup mayonnaise full fat preferred
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard for tanginess
  • 8 oz beef bacon chopped
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and diced
  • 0.5 cup celery finely diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced

Instructions
 

  • Place the cubed Russet potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool completely.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped beef bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and yellow mustard until smooth.
  • Gently fold the cooled potatoes, cooked beef bacon, hard-boiled eggs, celery, and red onion into the dressing mixture until well coated.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.