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Blue Cheese and Bacon Potato Salad
This Blue Cheese & Bacon Potato Salad is a bold and creamy twist on the classic summer side dish. Combining tender new potatoes with the tang of blue cheese, the richness of bacon, and a zesty French dressing, this salad offers a complex flavor profile that's anything but ordinary. A splash of white wine and chicken broth infuses the potatoes while they’re still warm, enhancing the savory depth. Finished with fresh parsley and green onions, it’s an elevated yet nostalgic dish perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 399 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs new potatoes
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup parsley (chopped )
  • ⅓ cup green onions (chopped )
  • 8 oz blue cheese (crumbled )
  • ¾ cup French dressing
  • ¼ lb bacon (cut into ½-inch pieces and cooked)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Steam and Prep Potatoes

  • Steam the new potatoes until tender. Cool slightly, then quarter them.

Step 2: Add Flavor While Warm

  • While still warm, place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the dry white wine, chicken broth, parsley, and green onions. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3: Add Cheese and Dressing

  • Add the crumbled blue cheese and pour in the French dressing. Stir gently to coat the potatoes evenly.

Step 4: Chill the Salad

  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Step 5: Add Bacon Before Serving

  • Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with the cooked bacon pieces.

Tips

  • Substitute red potatoes for new potatoes to help the salad keep its shape better.
  • Add chopped celery for extra crunch and freshness.
  • Replace French dressing with a vinaigrette for a tangier flavor profile.
  • Increase or decrease the blue cheese based on desired intensity.
  • Stir in a spoonful of sour cream for a creamier finish.
  • Add fresh dill or chives for a brighter herbal note.
  • Use turkey bacon for a lighter version.
  • Serve warm or chilled; flavor intensifies after resting.
  • Add crumbled hard-boiled eggs for extra protein and richness.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 624mgPotassium: 876mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 586IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bacon, blue cheese, comfort food, picnic food, potato salad, summer recipes, vintage recipe
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