bacon/jalapeno potato salad

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41 Pinches
Cleveland, TX
Updated on Mar 30, 2012

I like to make this and serve it while the potatoes are still warm. It is also good after it has been refrigerated.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 to 10

Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 medium russett potatoes
  • 4 medium pickles, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 to 6 - eggs, hard boiled
  • 1 pound bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup miracle whip, may use a little more if desired
  • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno (i use trappey's)
  • 1 small jar pimentos, drained (optional)
  • - salt to taste

How To Make bacon/jalapeno potato salad

  • Step 1
    Boil potatoes with skins on until fork tender. While potatoes are boiling, fry bacon, drain and crumble. Reserve fat from bacon.
  • Step 2
    Remove potatoes from water and let cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes and cube. Add onion, pickle, jalapeno peppers, salt, Miracle Whip and bacon. Stir ingredients together.
  • Step 3
    Pour some of the hot bacon drippings over the potato salad and stir well. You can add more or less of any ingredient depending on your taste. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Category: Potato Salads
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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