texas hill country potato salad

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Matthew Peterson
San Antonio, TX

I get asked all the time for this recipe. I think of Mom every time I make it.

(2 ratings)
yield 5 Lbs.
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For texas hill country potato salad

  • 5 lb
    red potatoes
  • 1 lb
    hickory smoked bacon
  • 32 oz
    hellman's mayonaise (no cheap mayo)
  • 1 bunch
    green onions
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    french's prepared mustard
  • fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

How To Make texas hill country potato salad

  • 1
    Wash potatoes, then halve and quarter, skin on. boil until they are almost soft. you want them to have texture.
  • 2
    Dice all of the bacon into 1/4 inch pieces. Fry crispy, set aside on a paper towel to cool.
  • 3
    Wash green onions and dice whole bunch into 1/4 inch pieces. Set aside.
  • 4
    When potatoes are done. Strain and remove half into a large mixing bowl. empty whole jar of mayo (Yes, all of it) into bowl with the bacon, mustard, green onion, and black pepper. Whip smooth. After you have done that fold in gently the rest of the potatoes to give a good texture. Chill and serve. You can garnish with bacon if desired.

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