Read more for all the details on Warm Bacon Potato Salad.
Have you ever had a warm potato salad? Me either! I didn’t even know that it would be delicious but trust me, it is!
If you’re a huge pickle fan, this one is for you! This warm bacon potato salad is super creamy, salty, sour, zesty and decadent! I could literally eat a full bowl of this as a meal and it would just leave me wanting more but honestly, I could say that for all potato recipes!
PIN Warm Bacon Potato Salad FOR LATER:
HERE IS HOW TO MAKE WARM BACON POTATO SALAD:
WHERE CAN I FIND THESE INGREDIENTS?
You can find the ingredients for this warm bacon potato salad anywhere! I use very simple ingredients and seasonings so you can get most of it depending on where you live at the grocery store or maybe even have the ingredients in your home!
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?
The ingredients to make Warm Bacon Potato Salad are:
- Mini Potatoes
- Crunchy Bacon Bits
- Boiled Egg
- Mini Pickles
- Parmesan
- Mayo
- Whole Milk
- Pickle Juice
- Lemon Juice
- Dried Dill
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dried Parsley
WHAT TYPE OF POTATOES SHOULD I USE?
For this warm bacon potato salad recipe, it’s best to use mini nugget potatoes! I love using the multi-coloured one which is a mix of purple, red and yellow mini potatoes but any mini ones work! You can also use just a big yellow potato and chop it up if it’s the cheaper option or the only one available. I like the mini ones just my preference! I feel like they capture more flavours which is nice!
WHAT IS THE TIME BREAKDOWN TO MAKE THIS RECIPE?
The time breakdown for this Warm Bacon Potato Salad recipe is:
To Prepare – and measure all the ingredients
Time: 10 Minutes
To Cook – and boil the mini potatoes as well as heat up the warm dressing on the stove
Time: 15 Minutes
To Combine– all the ingredients together and slightly smash the potatoes
Time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
CAN I SUB/ADD ANYTHING OUT?
You can sure substitute, remove or add ingredients to this yummy Warm Bacon Potato Salad recipe! I get that not everything eats or wants meat in their recipes so you can absolutely omit the bacon pieces if you’d like.
I would keep all the other ingredients BUT if you want to make this vegan or dairy-free, I would swap out the parmesan for a vegan version like the one I’ve used from Violife and the mayo and whole milk for whatever vegan/dairy-free substitute you like!
Boiled eggs are totally optional and in my opinion, won’t be missed too much but I’ve always loved boiled eggs in my salad so it wouldn’t be right to not include them in my homemade recipe.
WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?
Oh, this warm bacon potato salad is so creamy and decadent and each bite has everything in it which provides the perfect balance. You have potatoes which are self-explanatory because everything potato is life. You have the crunchy bacon crumbles which is a nice smoky and meaty flavour. You have crunchy pickles and pickle juice which is super really sour and zesty. You have boiled egg pieces and the yolk crumbles making it really rich and the warm cheesy and creamy dressing!
If you had a cheat meal day and were looking for a decadent side to go along with your meal, this is it!!
HOW LONG DOES IT KEEP FOR?
So, this warm bacon potato salad can definitely go into the fridge once it’s fully cooled but I just like warm foods so I loved making this super warm and cozy recipe.
Make sure that you refrigerate the potato salad in an airtight container(s) and it will last up to 5 days but the best quality is eating it within 3 days!
WHAT GOES WITH THIS WARM BACON POTATO SALAD?
This warm bacon potato salad is an amazing side to enjoy by itself as a snack or lunch or with a delicious dinner! This Warm Bacon Potato Salad recipe is great:
- By Itself – you could literally have this as a meal or snack!
- As a Dinner Side – to compliment all the yummy Christmas treats!
- To Bring To a Picnic – or gathering!! Crowd-pleasing side dish!
INSPIRATIONS FOR THIS DISH?
So, I absolutely do love mashed potatoes especially my super yummy Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes recipe that I usually make for special occasions but sometimes the texture for me ain’t it! I wanted to make a potato recipe that would be super creamy yet also not be super smooth and mashed if that makes sense!
Potato salad came to mind and the holidays. I do enjoy my cold salads and appetizers BUT for the holidays and the winter season, I enjoy warm food so I thought what better than to make a yummy warm bacon potato salad!
I was in my kitchen creating this recipe and saw that I had a few pickles left in my jar and how amazing it would be and it would very much cut through the cheesiness and creaminess of this potato salad overall! I thought that adding in a pickle juice to the dressing wouldn’t hurt too and dang, was I right! I loved the taste of pickles in this dish.
Warm Bacon Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 350 G Mini Potatoes about half a bag
- 1 Cup Bacon Bits
- 2 Boiled Eggs chopped
- 2-3 Mini Pickles diced
- 1/3 Cup Mayo
- 3 Tbsp Parmesan
- 1/3 Cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Dill
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 Tbsp Dried Parsley
- 1 Tbsp Pickle Juice
Instructions
- On the stovetop, in a small saucepot, boil your mini potatoes until fork tender. Don't forget to salt the water!
- In a separate saucepot, on medium heat, add in your whole milk, mayo, parmesan, pickle juice, lemon juice and all the seasonings and spice and whisk together until well-combined. Once the dressing has slightly thickened to coat the back of a spoon, set aside.
- In a bowl, put in your hot mini potatoes and smash them slightly. I usually just use a potato masher to crush it up a bit to crumbled pieces.
- Next, add in your bacon crumbles, boiled egg pieces, and diced mini pickles and pour in your hot dressing. Mix until everything is coated in the dressing.
- Serve and enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed reading this post on how to make a super yummy Warm Bacon Potato Salad! I can’t wait to make this salad again and I look forward to bringing it to my next family gathering.
Would you try making Warm Bacon Potato Salad? What would you eat this salad with? Tell me in the comments below!
Xo,
Lynn
Are you adding this Warm Bacon Potato Salad recipe to your list?! Don’t forget to tag me if you do!
This blog post is all the details on Warm Bacon Potato Salad.
P.S: If you haven’t read my most recent post, click here!
PIN Warm Bacon Potato Salad FOR LATER:
If you liked reading Warm Bacon Potato Salad, you might like these are well!
Vegan Creamy Coconut Sweet Potato Pasta
32+ Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Sides
This is the end of Warm Bacon Potato Salad.
Yum! This looks so scrumptious and perfect for lunch or dinner. I love bacon but don’t eat pork. Do you have a recommended brand substitute for bacon?
Maureen
I need to have this ASAP!
Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk
This sounds lovely! I’m not a huge fan of pickles, though, so I might leave these out haha
Yes! Without pickles, it’s still super creamy and yummy! <3
.Minus the pickle and the pickle juice, I’ve made this. I may well consider pickles next time