This Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon and Chive Sour Cream is the perfect side dish for your next summer BBQ or potluck! It’s easy to make, and can be easily tailored to your liking. Just leave out the bacon if you’re vegetarian, or swap in a different type of potato if you prefer.
Ingredients
- 1kg potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 bacon rashers, diced
- 100ml chive sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
2. In a large roasting tin, mix together the potatoes, onion, and bacon.
3. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
4. Remove from the oven and stir in the chive sour cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Serve warm or cold.
Potential changes & improvements
As mentioned above, you can easily tailor this recipe to your liking. If you’re not a fan of bacon, simply leave it out. Or, if you prefer a different type of potato, feel free to swap in something else. Red potatoes would work well, as would sweet potatoes.
What other food it works well with
This Smoked Potato Salad pairs well with just about anything! Serve it alongside your favourite summer BBQ staples like burgers and hot dogs, or enjoy it as a side with a nice grilled steak or chicken.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake people make when making potato salad is not cooking the potatoes properly. Be sure to dice the potatoes into small pieces so they cook through evenly. Another mistake is not seasoning the salad properly. Be sure to taste the salad and adjust the salt and pepper to your liking.
Nutritional Information
This Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon and Chive Sour Cream is relatively high in calories and fat. Each serving contains approximately:
- 300 calories
- 15g fat
- 6g saturated fat
- 40mg cholesterol
- 650mg sodium
- 27g carbohydrates
- 3g dietary fiber
- 4g sugar
- 10g protein
Allergens:
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Wheat