Steakhouse Potato Salad: A Creamy, Flavor-Packed Side Dish Recipe
This Steakhouse Potato Salad is a creamy, flavor-packed side dish perfect for any gathering. Made with tender red potatoes, tangy dressing, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs, it combines classic steakhouse flavors into a deliciously satisfying salad. Chilled to allow flavors to meld, it’s an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats or casual meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lbs red potatoes, cubed
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Mix-ins
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 5 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the cubed red potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cook for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let them cool to room temperature to prevent the dressing from becoming runny and ensure a creamy salad.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth and creamy. A hand mixer can be used for an extra smooth texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled potatoes, chopped red onion, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, parsley, and chopped dill pickles into the bowl with the dressing. Gently stir to combine without mashing the potatoes, preserving their shape.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and black pepper as needed. Taste before adding extra salt as bacon and pickles contribute saltiness.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with chopped chives or sliced green onions and optionally sprinkle with paprika for color and freshness.
Notes
- Use red potatoes as they hold their shape better and have a creamy texture perfect for potato salad.
- Cooling the potatoes before adding dressing prevents the salad from becoming watery.
- Bacon adds a smoky, salty crunch; cook until crispy for best texture.
- Chilling the salad enhances flavor melding and thickens the dressing.
- Optional garnishes like chives or green onions add a fresh flavor and vibrant appearance.
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