YaYa's Hot Potato Salad
This Hot Potato Salad is warm, tangy, and savory with tender sliced potatoes, smoky bacon, and a light vinegar-based dressing. Unlike creamy cold potato salads, this one is served warm, making it a comforting side dish perfect for holidays, cookouts, or family dinners. The balance of bacon, onion, and parsley with just a touch of sweetness makes it a dish everyone will remember.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 225kcal
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes about 3 lbs, unpeeled
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the unpeeled potatoes in a large pot of boiling water. Cook for about 20 minutes until just barely tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, sauté the bacon in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Add the onions to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour, salt, sugar, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Whisk in cider vinegar and water. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Peel potatoes, then cut them into thin slices. Place in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle potatoes with celery seed, parsley, and cooked bacon.
- Pour warm dressing over potatoes. Gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately while warm.