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Texas Picnic Potato Salad

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Potato Type: Yellow
Cuisine: American
Prep Method: Boiled

Dish

Side Dish

Prep Time

20 Mins

Cook Time

20 Mins

Serving

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 4 medium yellow potatoes
  • 5 slices (2.5 ounces or 75g) Bacon, cooked, chopped
  • 3 each (55g) Green Onions
  • 1/3 cup (78g) shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) Mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) Light Sour Cream
  • ½ tsp (~1g) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (~1g) Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp (~1g) Black Pepper, ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Add your yellow potatoes to a pot of cold, salted water.
  2. Boil until easily pierced with a fork, drain and rinse in cool water. Allow the potatoes to cool completely before adding the other ingredients.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients to the potatoes, mix, and smash potatoes with a fork until well combined. Place in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours prior to serving or until well chilled.
  4. Enjoy this salad with all your favorite picnic foods.

Notes 

  • You can make the potato salad 24 hours in advance to prepare for parties

  • Other types of potatoes also work well in potato salads

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Recipe By: Couple in the Kitchen

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories

350

Fat

27g

Sodium

810mg

Cholesterol

30mg

Vitamin C

17mg

Carbohydrates

20g

Fiber

1g

Protein

9g

Potassium

43mg

Sugar

3g

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