Side dishe for 16
Bacon Potato Salad
Tender potatoes, bacon, celery, cheddar, and green onions are coated in a tangy sour cream mayonnaise dressing.
$2.13for 4 servings
$0.53 per serving$2.13 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2.05 lb | $2.04Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.51Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.57Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.89Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupVinegarSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped yellow potatoes
- 3 green onions
- 1 cup finely diced celery
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp chopped fresh dill (optional)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and black pepper
Steps
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 12 minutes, until tender, then drain and cool.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then crumble it.
- Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and bacon drippings in a large bowl.
- Add the potatoes, celery, cheddar, green onions, parsley, dill, and bacon.
- Fold the salad together and chill for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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