Crispy Bacon Potato Salad
Every Christmas spread needs a good potato salad. This recipe delivers with tender baby potatoes, chopped egg and fresh green onions, folded through a tangy sour cream and Dijon dressing. It’s finished with plenty of crispy Otway bacon glazed in maple syrup and chipotle. It’s creamy, smoky and a little sweet, and it suits long lunches, backyard barbecues and summer picnics.
Ingredients
- 200g Otway Pork streaky bacon rashers
- 2 x 500g bags microwave/simply steam baby white potatoes (see Notes)
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon chipotle seasoning
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 green onions (shallots), trimmed and thinly sliced
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and roughly chopped
Method
Cook potatoes in the microwave following packet directions. Stand for 1 minute then transfer to a colander, rinse with cold water and set aside to cool.
While potatoes are cooling, preheat a grill on medium-high. Place bacon in a single layer on a rack on a grill tray or large baking tray lined with foil. Combine maple syrup and chipotle seasoning in a small bowl. Brush bacon on both sides with mixture. Grill bacon for 2-3 minutes on each side until crisp and golden. Set aside to cool.
Cut cooled potatoes into 3cm pieces and place into a large bowl. Add two thirds of the green onions.
Place mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and mustard in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined. Add mayonnaise mixture to potatoes. Toss to evenly coat.
Rough chop half of the bacon and add to potato mixture. Add eggs and gently stir to combine.
Spoon potato salad into a serving bowl. Top with shards of remaining bacon. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve.
Notes
Packets of microwave baby white potatoes are available in the produce section in most supermarkets. If preferred, instead of using these convenient potatoes, boil 1kg small new (chat) potatoes in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and refresh in cold water.
FAQs
Can I use regular potatoes instead of microwave potatoes?
Yes. Boil 1 kg of small new (chat) potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until tender, then drain and refresh in cold water. Let them cool completely before cutting and dressing.
What can I use instead of chipotle seasoning?
Mix smoked paprika with a small pinch of cayenne pepper for a similar smoky warmth. For a milder version, use smoked paprika on its own.
How do I keep the bacon crispy in the salad?
Let the bacon cool completely after grilling so it firms up. Stir half through the salad just before serving and scatter the rest on top as shards, so some always stays crunchy.
Can I make a lighter version of this potato salad?
Yes. Swap the sour cream for Greek yoghurt, or use a mix of light mayonnaise and yoghurt. The dressing will be a little tangier but just as creamy.
Recipe courtesy of Australian Pork Limited.
