Southwest Bacon Potato Salad

potato1 Southwest Bacon Potato Salad - This south of the border, simple recipe for bacon potato salad has a taste of cajun to it. The potatoes are chopped not mashed, mixed with the crispy bacon, and a homemade dressing. Left to sit, once combined to allow the potatoes to absorb the dressing and spice, this Southwest potato salad recipe is awesome.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Red Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Southwest Bacon Potato Salad

2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons Creole style mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons finely snipped parsley
4 bacon slices, cooked crisp

Directions to make Southwest Bacon Potato Salad

Step 1:

In a medium saucepan, cook potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pan and dice.

Step 2:

Place in a medium bowl and add tomatoes green onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently. Set aside.

Step 3:

a small mixing bowl combine vinegar, mustard and cayenne pepper. Add oil in a thin stream, heating constantly. Stir in parsley.

Step 4:

Add dressing and bacon to potatoes and toss gently. Allow potatoes to absorb dressing at least 15 minutes before serving.

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Baked Potato Chips

pto Baked Potato Chips - These supreme baked potato chips are absolutely amazing! Oven baked, instead of being fried, they are generously brushed with butter, before being oven baked, making them as crispy and crunchy can be. For an added bonus, try flavoring you butter with herbs or spices!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baked Potato Chips

3 1/2 lb Red Boiling Potatoes OR white boiling potaotes, Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch thick slices
6 tb Butter, melted (3/4 stick)
Salt and freshly ground Pepper

Directions to make Baked Potato Chips

Step 1:Position racks in upper and lower third of oven and preheat to 500F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
Step 2:Arrange potato slices in single layer on prepared baking sheets. Brush generously with butter.
Step 3:Bake 7 minutes. Switch pan positions and continue baking until potatoes are crisp and browned around edges, about 7 to 9 minutes.
Step 4:Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.