Print

Creamy Homemade Potato Salad with Dill and Bacon

creamy homemade potato salad - featured image
Print Recipe

A creamy, flavorful potato salad featuring Yukon Gold potatoes, smoky bacon, fresh dill, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried dill)
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: chopped hard-boiled eggs
  • Optional: substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and cut Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart.
  2. Drain immediately in a colander and let potatoes cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
  3. While potatoes cook, crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Once crispy, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. After cooling, crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. In a large bowl, gently fold the warm potatoes with diced celery, red onion (if using), and crumbled bacon.
  6. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and gently toss to coat, being careful not to mash the potatoes.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
  8. Before serving, give it a gentle stir and sprinkle a little fresh dill on top for garnish.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture. Avoid overcooking potatoes to prevent mushiness. Mix dressing with warm potatoes for better flavor absorption. Adjust salt gradually as bacon adds saltiness. Salad tastes better after chilling for at least 1 hour or overnight. Can substitute mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Bacon can be baked in oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes as an alternative cooking method.

Nutrition

Keywords: potato salad, creamy potato salad, dill, bacon, homemade potato salad, side dish, picnic recipe, barbecue side

Find it online: https://cheerycrisp.com/creamy-homemade-potato-salad-with-dill-and-bacon-recipe-easy-and-perfect/