Benno's Bacon Potato Salad

Benno's bacon potato salad recipe is a zesty, spicy potato salad that is perfect for a summertime picnic, barbecue, or any type of casual gathering.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 323 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 4 cups water, or enough to cover
• 1 pound red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into quarters
• 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch squares
• 2 tablespoons juice from yellow pepper rings
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.5 yellow onion, diced
• 0.25 cup mild yellow pepper rings, drained
• Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add potatoes and lightly salted water to a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Slice potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Cook and stir onion, celery, bacon, and pepper rings in a large skillet until bacon is brown and celery begins to soften, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Mix mayonnaise, pepper juice, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, and Creole seasoning together in a bowl until dressing is well blended.

Step 4

Add bacon mixture and dressing to potatoes; stir to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.