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Steakhouse Potato Salad

A creamy and flavor-packed potato salad featuring crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Salad
  • 2 lbs red potatoes, cubed Ensure they are room temperature after cooking.
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 5 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
  • to taste Salt and pepper Taste the salad before adding additional salt.
For Garnish (Optional)
  • to taste Chives or green onions For garnish before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the cubed red potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool to room temperature.
Dressing
  1. In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until creamy and combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooled potatoes, red onion, crumbled bacon, cheese, parsley, and dill pickles to the dressing. Stir gently to combine without mashing the potatoes.
Season and Chill
  1. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, cover with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Before serving, garnish with chives or green onions and a sprinkle of paprika.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Not ideal for freezing.