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Creamy Patriotic Potato Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon

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A creamy, tangy, and smoky potato salad featuring red-skinned potatoes, blue cheese, and crispy bacon, perfect for summer BBQs and patriotic gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 grams) red-skinned potatoes
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 4 oz (115 grams) blue cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and scrub the red-skinned potatoes. Cut into roughly 1-inch chunks. Cook in a large pot of salted boiling water for 12-15 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Cook bacon slices in a cold skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until crispy, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat if desired.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add reserved bacon fat if using.
  4. Finely dice celery and red onion, chop chives.
  5. Gently fold warm potatoes into the dressing along with celery, onion, and chives. Add crumbled blue cheese and bacon, folding gently to combine without breaking potatoes.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Stir gently and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Do not overcook potatoes to avoid mushiness. Use red-skinned potatoes for best texture and color. Fold ingredients gently to keep potato chunks intact. Chill salad for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld. Bacon fat can be added to dressing for extra smoky flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute mayonnaise and yogurt with dairy-free alternatives and omit blue cheese or use dairy-free cheese.

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Keywords: potato salad, blue cheese, bacon, summer BBQ, patriotic, creamy, red-skinned potatoes, picnic, Fourth of July

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