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    Home > Salads & Slaws > Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Bacon

    Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Bacon

    Published: Sep 8, 2023 by Kathleen · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See full disclosure

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    I could eat an entire bag of sour cream and onion potato chips if left to my own devices! Those tangy chips inspired me to create this Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Bacon recipe topped with green onions!

    It's the best potato salad recipe with sour cream I've eaten!

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    This creamy, easy to prepare potato salad starts with red potatoes (skins left on) and finishes with optional chopped green onions perfect for cookouts, backyard BBQ's, tailgating and potlucks.

    Did I mention bacon?

    If you don't love green onion or don't have any, then just make it a red potato salad with sour cream and bacon recipe!

    What's the shortcut?

    The shortcut in this recipe is to leave on the skins of the red potatoes. Not only does it save you time, it adds fiber and color to the potato salad. Who knew potato salad could be healthy!

    You can also make this potato salad in steps as you have time.

    • Cook potatoes one day and bacon another day.
    • Toss it all together the next day.
    • Serve it on the third day. The flavors meld together best if made the day before serving.
    Potato salad with green onions and bacon on top in a blue bowl.

    How can I cut a few calories in potato salad?

    If you are looking to cut calories and make lighter potato salad, you can use a light mayonnaise.

    Actually replacing almost half of the mayonnaise with sour cream is already a fat-saving tip, especially if you used lite sour cream.

    Another way to save a few calories is to omit the bacon. Turkey bacon may be an option for some folks.

    Sour Cream and Green Onion Potato Salad is different

    This potato salad may be very different than Grandma's Southern yellow mustard potato salad with possibly a boiled egg chopped up and pickle relish stirred in.

    But, I guarantee it will be a hit at your summer picnic, family reunion, or 4th of July gathering at the lake.

    Other sides and salads you will love:

    Broccoli Raisin and Purple Cauliflower Salad

    Vidalia Onion and Grape Tomato Salad

    Easy Cheesy Baked Mac and Cheese

    Southern Fried Yellow Squash

    Close up of sour cream and green onion bacon potato salad in a blue rimmed bowl.

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    Sour Cream and Green Onion Potato Salad with Bacon

    Sour Cream and Green Onion Potato Salad with Bacon

    Kathleen Phillips: GritsAndGouda.com
    I could eat an entire bag of sour cream and onion potato chips if left to my own devices! I developed this potato salad with the flavors of my favorite potato chip in mind. I don’t peel the potatoes for two reasons: saves time and adds color and fiber.
    4.85 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Servings 12 servings
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    Ingredients
      

    • 8 medium size red potatoes unpeeled (about 2 ½ pounds)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ⅓ cup sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 5 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

    Instructions
     

    • Wash the potatoes and cut off any blemishes. I do not peel the potatoes but it is an option.
    • Cut potatoes in about ½ –inch cubes and place in an 8 cup saucepan or pot. Cover potatoes with water and add ½ teaspoon of salt. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20 minutes or just until tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander. Let the potatoes cool to room temperature.
    • Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl and add to the potatoes. Add bacon and green onions. Stir gently until the potatoes are coated. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.

    Notes

    Make Ahead Plan:
    • Cook potatoes one day and bacon one day
    • Toss it all together another day
    • Serve it on the third day. The flavors meld together best if made the day before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 190kcal
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    1. Sara M

      October 18, 2023 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      I make this, my stepmother's recipe. We used to just use sour cream, but half sour cream half Mayo helps it stick better. Not sure about adding Dijon. I just use salt and pepper and Dill weed, dill weed, dill weed --tons of dill! It is delicious

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      • Kathleen

        October 18, 2023 at 8:54 am

        I love the idea of adding dill! I'm going to try that. Thanks for sharing!

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    2. Nina McMillan

      December 24, 2020 at 10:11 am

      I made this potato salad for Thanksgiving ! it went over very well ! I have a request to make it gain for Christmas...everyone loved it ! !
      Thank You...it will be made for Holidays..picnics etc !!

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      • gritsandgouda

        December 24, 2020 at 1:13 pm

        Yes it is one of those year 'round favorites, for sure. So glad you and your family loved it!

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