Potato Salad with Bacon

I have made this potato salad before however not with bacon and after finding a package of bacon in the freezer I decided to use it up. Combining it with a package of mini potatoes I had on hand and a few simple ingredients. This salad is a nice departure from leafy salads and a great way to use up some lingering bits from your freezer, fridge and pantry.        

Potato Salad with Bacon

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1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons grainy mustard

1 teaspoon vinegar

4 teaspoons white sugar

1/4 teaspoon paprika

3 green onion, sliced, optional

2 carrots, grated

salt and pepper to taste

1 bag multi-coloured mini baby potatoes

1 package of bacon, chopped and cooked

Place the mini potatoes into a large stockpot, cover with enough water. Bring the water with the potatoes to a boil and continue to boil until the potatoes until just tender. Carefully drain the water and set the potatoes aside to cool.

Open the package of bacon and place all slices on a clean cutting board. Roughly chop the bacon into bits. Heat the frying pan over medium high; add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp and chewy, or to your liking. Remove the cooked bacon bits, from the frying pan, to a plate lined with paper towel (kitchen towel) to drain.

In a large bowl stir to combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, grainy mustard, vinegar, sugar, paprika, green onion, if using, shredded carrots, salt and pepper. 

Once the mini potatoes are cooled cut them in half and place into a large bowl. Add the cooked bacon bits then add the mayonnaise mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and allow to rest in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. When serving sprinkle with dried onions, if you have any.   

Notes: Try... red onion, peas, corn, red pepper in addition to all the other ingredients or whatever you have on hand in your pantry to pull this salad together.