Name: Mustard Horseradish Potato Salad with Bacon & Cheddar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs. potatoes (peeled russets or unpeeled red/Yukon Gold); 1/2 Tbl. sea salt (for boiling water); 2 cups heavy mayonnaise; 2 Tbl. juice from sweet bread and butter pickles; 2 Tbl. sugar; 1 Tbl. apple cider vinegar; 1 Tbl. spicy brown mustard; 1 Tbl. dried minced onion; 2 tsp. extra hot horseradish; 1 tsp. regular table salt; 1 tsp. celery salt; 1 tsp. mustard seeds; 1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp. celery seeds; 1/8 tsp. onion powder; 1/16 tsp. garlic powder; 2 small ribs celery, thinly sliced; 1 extra-large hard-boiled egg, peeled and finely chopped; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 strips crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled (divided)

Description

A flavorful twist on a classic potato salad, featuring mustard, horseradish, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs. potatoes (peeled russets or unpeeled red/Yukon Gold)
1/2 Tbl. sea salt (for boiling water)
2 cups heavy mayonnaise
2 Tbl. juice from sweet bread and butter pickles
2 Tbl. sugar
1 Tbl. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbl. spicy brown mustard
1 Tbl. dried minced onion
2 tsp. extra hot horseradish
1 tsp. regular table salt
1 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. celery seeds
1/8 tsp. onion powder
1/16 tsp. garlic powder
2 small ribs celery, thinly sliced
1 extra-large hard-boiled egg, peeled and finely chopped
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 strips crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled (divided)

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, mix all sauce ingredients, excluding cheese and bacon. Ensure everything incorporates well.
Fold in the cheddar cheese and three strips of crumbled bacon into the sauce mixture.
Cover the bowl and chill the sauce for one hour.
Boil the potatoes until they are tender, then cover them with ice water to stop the cooking process.
Once cooled, cut the potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
Gently stir the potatoes into the chilled sauce mixture. Mix carefully to maintain the integrity of the potato chunks.
Cover the salad and chill for several hours or overnight for the best flavor.
When ready to serve, transfer the salad to a serving bowl.
Garnish with the remaining crumbled bacon and chopped celery leaves or fresh parsley.

Notes

Feel free to add diced pickles or extra bacon for a bolder flavor. Fresh herbs like dill or chives can enhance the dish. Prepare ahead of time for best results.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Boiling and Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Potato Salad, Summer Salad, Barbecue Side Dish, Mustard Potatoes, Bacon Salad