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    Home » Recipes » Salads & Sides » Creamy Bacon, Egg & Potato Salad

    Creamy Bacon, Egg & Potato Salad

    Published: Nov 2, 2020 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    A bowl of potato salad with a creamy dressing, spring onions and bacon.

    A classic creamy bacon, egg & potato salad recipe that is so quick and easy to make - the ultimate summer BBQ food. Made with just a few basic ingredients - this salad is absolutely delicious!

    A bowl of potato salad with a creamy dressing, spring onions and bacon.

    Everyone has a few classic recipes that they make over and over again... and this super creamy bacon, egg & potato salad is one of those recipes!

    Just like my Mum used to make, this salad has the perfect combination of ingredients, smothered in a creamy sour cream, mayonnaise and dijon mustard dressing.

    Whether you're serving this at a BBQ, on the side of a simple family dinner, taking a dish to a party or a celebration, this salad is always an ABSOLUTE WINNER!

    Bacon and spring onions on top of a creamy potato salad.

    The BEST Potato Salad Recipe

    I know this is a big statement, but this truly is the BEST bacon, egg & potato salad you'll ever eat.

    Here's why it's SO good:

    • basic ingredients - this is the perfect last minute throw together salad made from ingredients you'll find in your pantry and fridge
    • creamy dressing - the creamiest dressing is made using a combination of sour cream, mayonnaise and dijon mustard. It's so delicious - you'll want to eat it with a spoon!
    • bacon, bacon, bacon - bacon is totally deserving of it's very own food group! And this potato salad is packed FULL of crispy bacon.
    • eggs - the perfectly boiled eggs give this salad the ultimate classic taste. See my tips below for the easiest way to boil eggs to perfection!
    • feeds a crowd - this makes a BIG bowl of potato salad - perfect for BBQs, family dinners or holidays
    • make ahead of time - you can prepare the salad up to 1 day in advance and leave in the fridge until needed (in fact, it's even more delicious the second day)
    Salad servers in a bowl of potatoes, bacon, eggs, spring onions with a creamy dressing.

    Potato Salad Ingredients

    Forget fussy or complicated recipes, this potato salad is just simple and delicious.

    Here's what you need:

    • potatoes - I recommend using a potato that stays firm and keeps it's shape when cooked. The best potato varieties for potato salad are: desiree, red pontiac, sebago, red potatoes, yokon gold, round white potatoes, long white potatoes or russet.
    • bacon - the crispy bacon takes this salad to a whole new level. Choose streaky bacon (long strips of bacon with fat through it) as it has the best flavour and turns super crispy when cooked.
    • eggs - see my tips below for boiling perfect eggs every single time - you won't believe how easy it is!
    • spring onions - also known as scallions. Finely chop the spring onions to give the salad a light and fresh kick.
    All the ingredients for potato salad in individual bowls on a marble bench

    The Ultimate Creamy Dressing

    This is going to become your all-time favourite dressing!

    Not only is it perfect for potato salad, it's amazing on burgers, as a dip for fries or vegetable sticks.

    The AMAZING flavour of this creamy dressing comes from a combination of sour cream, mayonnaise and dijon mustard.

    The result is a creamy, sweet, zesty dressing that you won't be able to stop eating!

    The two steps of how to make a dressing with sour cream, dijon mustard and mayonnaise.

    To make the dressing, simply whisk the ingredients together until smooth and combined. Season with salt and pepper.

    Assembling The Salad

    This salad takes 15 minutes to prepare in just a couple of simple steps,

    Cook the Bacon

    Cook the chopped bacon until crispy.

    TIP: place the cooked bacon onto paper towel to drain any excess oil.

    Two photos showing bacon in a frying pan and then cooked to crispy pieces.

    Cooking The Potatoes

    I like to leave the skin on the potatoes - however you can peel them if you prefer. Cut potatoes into small cubes.

    Boil the potatoes for 5 minutes and then drain and set aside to cool.

    TIP: Don't overcook the potatoes or they'll become mushy in the salad. Allow the potatoes to completely cool before adding the dressing - otherwise the potatoes will soak up the dressing (rather than coating them) making them soft and mushy.

    A collage showing chunks of potato being boiled in a pot then drained.

    Boiling The Eggs

    Want to know the easiest and completely foolproof way to boil eggs?

    Simply place the eggs into a saucepan and cover completely with water. Bring to the boil, then turn off the heat, cover with a lid and leave for 12 minutes.

    That's it! No cracked eggs ever again!

    Two steps showing four hard boiled eggs peeled, then chopped into pieces in a bowl.

    Mixing The Salad

    Place the cooled potato into a bowl, add the eggs, crispy bacon and spring onions. Pour over the dressing and gently mix through.

    TIP: For a restaurant quality appearance - reserve some bacon and spring onions to sprinkle over the top of the salad.

    A collage of four steps showing egg, bacon, spring onion and creamy dressing being added to potatoes and mixed.

    Tips For Making Bacon, Egg & Potato Salad

    Use a variety of potato that stays firm when cooked

    Desiree, red pontiac, sebago, red potatoes, yokon gold, round white potatoes, long white potatoes or russet are great options.

    Don't overcook the potatoes

    To avoid a mushy salad, only boil the potatoes for 5 minutes.

    Bring the water to the boil before adding the potatoes

    Adding the potatoes to boiling water (rather than cold water) ensures that they cook evenly.

    Cool the potatoes completely

    Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool completely before adding the dressing. If you use the potatoes while they're still warm, they will soak up the dressing, making the salad mushy.

    If you allow your potatoes to cool completely, the dressing will coat the salad perfectly, giving it the best possible taste and texture.

    Make the salad a day ahead

    If time allows, this salad is best made the day before serving. This allows the flavours to develop overnight.

    A creamy sauce coating potatoes, eggs, spring onions and bacon.

    Storing & Serving

    This bacon, egg & potato salad should be stored in the fridge and consumed within 2 days.

    It's great made a day ahead too as the flavours will develop overnight.

    This salad is perfect served with:

    • grilled chicken
    • sausages or burgers
    • baked fish or salmon
    A plate of potato salad with egg, bacon and spring onions, and a bowl of potato salad in the background

    More Simple Potato Recipes

    Potatoes are the perfect comfort food! These easy recipes are family-friendly (and fussy kid approved!)

    • crispy potato wedges - seasoned potato wedges that are better than your restaurant favourites!
    • oven baked cheesy mashed potato cakes - a delicious lunch or light dinner. Serve with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
    • potato and leek soup - a creamy, nutritious and hearty winter warming recipe.
    • smashed and loaded crispy potatoes - topped with bacon and sour cream!

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    A white plate topped with chopped potatoes, egg, bacon and spring onions.

    Creamy Bacon, Egg & Potato Salad

    A classic creamy bacon, egg & potato salad recipe that is so simple to make and is the ultimate summer BBQ food. Made with just a few basic ingredients - this salad is absolutely delicious!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 8 serves
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    For the salad

    • 1 tbs olive oil
    • 200 g bacon rashers chopped
    • 1 kg potatoes chopped into 3cm cubes
    • 4 eggs
    • ½ cup spring onion chopped

    For the dressing

    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tsp dijon mustard
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, remove from the pan and place onto paper towel. Set aside.
    • Fill a large pot with water and bring to the boil over high heat. Add the potatoes. Once the water starts to boil again, cook the potatoes for a further 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool completely.
    • Place the eggs into a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil. Turn the heat off and cover with a lid. Leave for 12 minutes. Drain the water, allow to cool slightly and then peel the eggs. Chop into small pieces.
    • To make the dressing, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl.
    • To assemble the salad, place the potatoes into a large bowl. Add the chopped eggs, bacon and spring onion.
    • Pour over the dressing and carefully mix to combine.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Ingredients Info:
    • potatoes – I recommend using a potato that stays firm and keeps it’s shape when cooked. The best potato varieties for potato salad are: desiree, red pontiac, sebago, red potatoes, yokon gold, round white potatoes, long white potatoes or russet.
    • bacon – choose streaky bacon (long strips of bacon with fat through it) as it has the best flavour and turns super crispy when cooked.
    More Recipe Tips:
    Don’t overcook the potatoes - To avoid a mushy salad, only boil the potatoes for 5 minutes.
    Bring the water to the boil before adding the potatoes - Adding the potatoes to boiling water (rather than cold water) ensures that they cook evenly.
    Cool the potatoes completely - Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool completely before adding the dressing. If you use the potatoes while they’re still warm, they will soak up the dressing, making the salad mushy.
    If you allow your potatoes to cool completely, the dressing will coat the salad perfectly, giving it the best possible taste and texture.
    Make the salad a day ahead - If time allows, this salad is great made the day before serving. This allows the flavours to develop overnight.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. John Hogan

      December 22, 2020 at 9:04 am

      Oh baby. This is the one! I've been making a simple version of this for about 10 years in Australia.
      I've just done my Christmas batch that I share around. For me it's a ratio of 4kg potatoes, 1kg bacon, 12 to 18 eggs, a lot of Thomy mayo and a lot of chopped spring onions/shallots. It's super rich and I limit this to once or twice a year for health reasons... it's probably shortening your life but also increasing your will to live!

      More than once I've found people after lunch hiding in the kitchen eating this stuff out of the bowl... yeah it's good.

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      • Lucy

        December 23, 2020 at 4:00 pm

        It sounds amazing!

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