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Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad

April 10, 20204 Comments

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It’s that time of year when we begin to plan for spring projects, grilling out more and potato salad. All kinds of cold salads, actually! I never really knew that potato salad wasn’t Mexican until I was older, lol! True story!

Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad

I assumed everything mom cooked was Mexican food!

When I was a young child, mom would prepare fideo(pasta), picadillo(ground beef), frijolitos(beans) con chorizo and ensalada de papa(potato salad)! Typically the cold salad was during the summer to accompany grilled chicken(pollo asado).

Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad

I always have to put a Mexican spin on it!

I am notorious for adding Mexican flavors to any dish! Asian, Indian, Greek, Italian and especially American! I can’t help myself most times. But, I do admit I thoroughly enjoy those flavors in their most traditional forms as well. I am a curious cook. What can I say? That’s how some of my best recipes were born, ha, ha, ha!

Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad

Mom’s version was very traditional.

Mom’s recipe was very simple, as most are. Potatoes, mayonnaise, celery, onion, salt and pepper. I don’t really remember her adding hard boiled eggs or mustard. It was always delicious though! My version is a bit kicked up with jalapeño, bacon and green roasted green chile. It’s tasty!

Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad
Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad
Bacon makes everything taste better!
Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad
A little bit of acidity, in the form of lime juice, lemon juice or vinegar added to the mayo brings out all the flavors of the ingredients.
Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad
That rare occasion when you find a use for your mini chopper/processor!
Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad

One recipe works for many!

My better half quickly pointed out that the jalapeño mayonnaise would be delicious on fish tacos! Yes! I was imagining it in tuna salad or for a spread for sandwiches. Yummy!

Best hard boiled eggs! Drop eggs carefully in boiling water. Set timer for 13 minutes. Drain water and fill with really cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad
Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad
Before Mustard!
Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad
After Mustard!
Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad

Love Potatoes as much as me?

Mashed, fried, roasted and baked! I enjoy them all! Potatoes are versatile and can be transformed in so many ways. More Potato Recipes Potato Recipes.

Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad

Jalapeño Bacon Potato Salad

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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Let Potatoes Cool: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

For Jalapeño Mayonnaise

  • 2 jalapeños stem and seeds removed from 1, reserve other
  • 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise more or less
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • salt to taste

You Will Also Need

  • 3- 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and sliced into 1 inch cubed
  • 1/3 of a large sweet onion finely diced
  • 1 Previously roasted poblano or (2) Anaheims diced fine
  • 1 large stalk celery diced fine
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard or to taste
  • 2-3 hard boiled eggs diced
  • 6 thick cut strips of bacon previously cooked and chopped
  • Fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In the mini chopper, add jalapeño, mayonnaise, lime juice and salt to taste. Process until smooth. Taste for salt. Set aside.
  • Add the peeled and sliced potatoes to a pot. Cover with water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 13-18 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
  • While potatoes cook, prep the rest of your ingredients. Add them to a large bowl as you finish.
  • Once potatoes are ready, drain them completely and let them cool. Once cooled, transfer them to the large bowl with chopped ingredients.
  • Pour in the jalapeño mayonnaise. Add mustard. Fold to combine so you don't break down the potatoes too much. Taste for salt and pepper. Fold in the diced poblano and bacon . Garnish with the remaining fresh jalapeño, sliced or finely diced. Serve right away or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

As I stated, mom never added mustard, but I love it. It adds just enough tang to the recipe. It’s that thing that will make you want to keep eating more and more! You could use this same recipe and switch out the potatoes for 1 pound of cooked macaroni pasta. Add some small Spanish olives for more flavor and texture. 
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  1. Dee

    April 15, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Thank you so much for the printable grocery list and explaining the different peppers and how they are used. We love it all!
    I cannot emphasize enough that if anyone really wants to learn how to make authentic regional Mexican dishes, they should look no further. I am so thankful I found your blog!
    It’s ALL delicious!!!

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    • Sonia

      April 15, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      Thank you so much Dee! I really appreciate your feedback. Stay safe!

      Reply
  2. Dee

    May 16, 2020 at 10:22 pm

    You stay safe too! I have actually enjoyed using this time to learn new things!
    I really do appreciate your ability to break down the recipes. They are so good!

    Reply
    • Sonia

      May 17, 2020 at 6:35 am

      Thank you Dee!!! Stay safe!

      Reply

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