Texas Potato Salad

Creamy, tangy, and loaded with bold flavors, this Texas Potato Salad is a true star at any barbecue or potluck. Featuring tender russet potatoes, crisp crumbled bacon, and the zing of dill pickles and apple cider vinegar, this Southern-inspired recipe gets its signature kick from yellow mustard, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne pepper. The addition of hard-boiled eggs and green onions adds richness and texture, while a dreamy dressing of mayonnaise ties it all together. Ready in under an hour, this hearty side dish is best served chilled, making it the perfect make-ahead recipe for warm weather gatherings. Try it once, and this irresistible bacon-loaded potato salad will become your go-to crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 lbs russet potatoes
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 3 cups mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 tsp celery seed
• 0.5 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 cup dill pickles, diced
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on paper towels to drain. Once cool, crumble into small pieces.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Add the chopped dill pickles, green onions, and hard-boiled eggs to the dressing mixture. Toss gently to combine.

Step 5

Fold the cooked potatoes into the dressing mixture, being careful not to mash the potatoes. Mix until all the potatoes are coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top and gently fold it into the potato salad.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or smoked paprika as needed.

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2689.7 grams (2689.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7112

Total Fat 557.50g	715%
Saturated Fat 59.40g	297%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 1497mg	499%
Sodium 8334mg	362%
Total Carbohydrate 461.00g	168%
Dietary Fiber 30.40g	109%
Total Sugars 25.30g
Protein 84.70g	169%

Vitamin D 184IU	918%
Calcium 417mg	32%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 8589mg	183%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.7%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 25.6%