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Creamy Bacon & Chive Potato Salad

A rich and flavorful potato salad featuring tender Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and fresh chives in a creamy sour cream dressing—ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or as a comforting side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (plus extra for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with salted water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 12–15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Add the warm potatoes to the bowl and gently toss to coat.
  5. Stir in crumbled bacon and chopped chives, reserving a bit of both for garnish.
  6. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Garnish with reserved bacon and chives before serving.

Notes

  • Using warm potatoes helps them better absorb the dressing.
  • For a tangier flavor, increase the amount of Dijon mustard or vinegar.
  • This salad can be made a day ahead and kept chilled.

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Keywords: potato salad, bacon and chive salad, creamy potato salad, BBQ side dish