The Best Potato Salad In The World!
The Best Potato Salad In The World! is a easy American recipe that serves 6. 530 calories per serving. Recipe by Dont Go Bacon My Heart on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 1 hr 10 min
Cost: $15.40 total, $2.57 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Baby Potatoes (washed, halved if larger than bite‑size)
- 8 slices Bacon (cut into 1‑inch pieces after cooking)
- 1 small Red Onion (finely diced)
- 3 large Eggs (hard‑boiled, peeled and chopped)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat for best texture)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (flat‑leaf, finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or table salt)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (granulated)
- ½ teaspoon White Pepper (ground)
Instructions
Prepare the Potatoes
Slice the baby potatoes into bite‑size pieces if they are larger than 1½ inches. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork‑tender, about 12‑15 minutes. Drain in a colander and return to the pot. Let them sit uncovered for 5 minutes to steam‑dry completely.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 212°F
Cook the Bacon
While the potatoes are boiling, heat a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the bacon strips and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 8‑10 minutes. Transfer to a paper‑towel‑lined plate, crumble once cool.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Hard‑Boil the Eggs
Place the eggs in a small saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice‑water bath for 5 minutes, then peel and chop.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 212°F
Prep the Vegetables & Herbs
Dice the red onion finely. Chop the chives and parsley together. Set aside in separate small bowls.
Time: PT5M
Make the Sour Cream Dressing
In the mixing bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, chopped chives, chopped parsley, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Stir until smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
Time: PT5M
Assemble the Salad
Add the steam‑dried potatoes, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, and chopped eggs to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Time: PT5M
Chill and Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 530
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 30g
- Fiber
- 4g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, Contains Pork, Contains Dairy
Allergens: Eggs, Dairy, Pork
Last updated: April 18, 2026






