Peppered Bacon Potato Salad
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2pounds of Red New Potatoesquartered
  • 12slices of Farmland® Hickory Smoked BaconBlack Peppered, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2cup to 2/3of Creamy Salad Dressing (ranchblue cheese, Thousand Island) (NOT refrigerated dressing)
  • 2cups of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese8 oz.
  • 1/4cup of Chopped Green Onions
Instructions
  1. Place potatoes in large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Meanwhile cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from grease and drain on paper towels.
  3. Carefully drain about half the bacon grease from the skillet; discard. Add salad dressing to remaining grease in skillet. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Combine potatoes, bacon, cheese, green onions and dressing in large serving bowl. Gently stir to combine. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Best served at room temperature.