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Bacon Blue Cheese Potato Salad

This easy and delicious Bacon Blue Cheese Potato Salad is the perfect side dish for your next summer cookout or potluck. It's creamy, packed with flavor, and make-ahead friendly!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Tania

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 to 2 pounds baby yellow potatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more as needed
  • ⅓ to ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or to taste
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions
  • 6 slices bacon, fully cooked and chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Creamy dressing

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced scallions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large sheet pan, toss potatoes with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Arrange them flat side down and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping once 18-20 minutes into the cooking time, until tender and golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes. Note: don’t overcrowd the pan, use two sheet pans if needed.
  • Make the dressing: in a large serving bowl, evenly combine mayonnaise, white vinegar, dijon mustard, chopped parsley, and sliced green onions.
  • To the dressing, add the roasted baby potatoes, crumbled blue cheese, red onions, and cooked bacon. Toss to combine with the dressing until incorporated. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Roast the potatoes flat side down for the first 18-20 minute to get that golden brown color. Don’t overcrowd the sheet pan - use two sheet pans if needed.
  • Use fresh parsley and scallions, not dried.
  • Make ahead: Up to 2 days in advance, refrigerated.
  • Storage: This salad will last in the fridge for 5 days.
  • This salad is not freezer-friendly.
Substitutions and variations:
  • Baby potatoes: Red baby or yellow potatoes, quartered yukon gold or red potatoes. Do NOT use russet potatoes.
  • Mayonnaise: Greek yogurt.
  • Bacon: Turkey bacon.
  • Blue cheese: Gorgonzola.
  • Onions: pickled red onions.
 
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg