Warm Potato Salad With Bacon Food

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cover potatoes generously with cold salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 3 quarts water) in a pot and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Drain potatoes.
• When potatoes are cool enough to handle but still warm, peel and cut into 1-inch pieces, then toss with vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
• Cook bacon in oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving fat in skillet.
• Add 1/4 cup of hot bacon fat to potatoes and toss. Coarsely crumble bacon on top, then add chives and salt and pepper to taste and toss.

WARM BACON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette:
• Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
• Add potatoes to pot of salted cold water. Bring to a boil, over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Cover with foil to keep warm, if necessary.
• Add bacon to large saute pan and cook until crisp over medium heat. Remove to a paper towel-lined sheet tray and reserve. Add onion, dash of pepper and garlic to bacon grease and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add vinaigrette to vegetables. Let cook until reduced and thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add potatoes, dill and bacon to the pan and toss to coat with dressing. Allow to cook for 3 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer potato salad to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped fresh dill.

EARL'S WARM POTATO SALAD WITH ROAST CORN AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Dice potatoes in salad size pieces. Put them in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
• Spread corn evenly over potatoes.
• Spread chopped onions over potatoes.
• Lightly smash garlic distribute cloves evenly through potatoes.
• Drizzle liberally with olive oil and salt and pepper.
• Toss to combine.
• Roast until potatoes are cooked and crisp.
• Cook and chop or crumble bacon, put aside.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, lemon juice, dill, Parmesan cheese and salt (keep in mind bacon will add salt and potatoes have been seasoned) and pepper to taste.
• After roasting with the potatoes remove garlic cloves. Mash them into a paste and add to dressing.
• Toss roast potatoes, corn, bacon and dressing together. Serve warm. Leftovers are delicious cold!

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH WILTED SPINACH

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a saucepan and boil, covered, until tender (approx. 25 minutes). Drain and let cool.Peel the potatoes and cut in 1/2-inch pieces.
• Add potatoes, spinach, eggs, and onion to a serving bowl.
• Add the oil, vinegar, mustard, and 1 tsp salt to a skillet and cook over low heat, whisking, until very hot.
• Pour the hot dressing over the salad and toss to blend. Salt and pepper to taste.

IRISH WARM POTATO SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Scrape or rub off the skins from the new potatoes, and cook in salted water with the mint for about 10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and allow to cool a little, then turn into a salad bowl.
• 2. Heat the oil on a frying pan, then add the onion and cook gently until just softening. Add the diced bacon to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, until beginning to crisp.
• 3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so, and then add the chopped herbs, the vinegar, mustard, and seasoning to taste, remembering that the bacon may be salty.
• 4. Pour the dressing over the potatoes. Toss gently to mix, and serve warm.
• 5. Variations: Finely chopped spring onions (scallions) can replace the chopped chives and/or chopped parsley, if you like.

WARM DIJON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cut into cubes.
• Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, vinegar, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Add potatoes, red onion, and green onions; gently toss to combine.

WARM NEW POTATO SALAD WITH BACON & BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Place the potatoes in a roasting tin, then rub with 1 tbsp oil and a sprinkling of salt. Roast for 20 mins, then add the onion wedges to the tin, giving everything a good shake. Roast for 20 mins more until the potatoes have turned a deep golden brown and the onions have caramelised and softened. Leave to cool slightly.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan. Dry-fry the bacon until crisp. Add the sliced mushrooms, then fry for 5 mins more until they have softened.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing. Whisk the mustard, vinegar and remaining 1 tbsp oil with a splash of water. Place potatoes, onions, bacon and mushrooms in a large bowl with the salad leaves, pour over the dressing, then toss well. Divide between 4 plates, then crumble over the blue cheese.

POTATO SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., Cut eggs in half; chop egg whites and set aside. In a small bowl, mash egg yolks. Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, egg whites, celery, onions and Italian dressing. Fold in mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH TUNA AND BACON

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a medium saucepot and add enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches. Add a large handful of salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender and pierces easily when you insert a paring knife, 10 to 15 minutes.
• While the potatoes cook, heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, flipping occasionally, until golden and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate then cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
• To make the dressing combine the oil, vinegar, both mustards, some pepper and a large
• pinch of salt in a small bowl. Whisk together and taste for seasoning.
• Once the potatoes have cooked, drain and carefully--they'll be hot--cut in half. Place in a large
• bowl and add the bacon. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and bacon and toss. Let sit for a few minutes so the flavors can absorb. Add the chives.
• Break the tuna into large chunks directly into the potato salad. Gently toss with a silicone spatula just to mix through, keeping the tuna in large chunks.
• Scoop into a shallow bowl or platter, garnish with more chives, black pepper and the chive blossoms, if using. Serve warm.