Classic Potato Salad

Sorry it took so long to post, I have just been exhausted from my break, and then I have a bunch of school work due this week, so lots of studying for me. Anyway, on St Patrick's Day, we had a big cookout of fried green tomato-pimento cheese-bacon burgers with tomato jam, baked beans, coleslaw, and this Classic Potato Salad. I have always disliked, almost to the point of hated, potato salad. But recently, I have started to like it. We ended up making this salad because everyone likes it and it's super filling. Well, all the food was a hit and we were stuffed beyond belief. Nothing is better than a full belly before a long night of drinking!! Enjoy :)

Classic Potato Salad

For the Potato Salad:

4C Red Potatoes, Cubed

10 Slices of Bacon, Cut into Cubes

¾C Mayo

2T Bacon Drippings

1T Dijon Mustard

2t Sugar

1t Salt

4 Hard Boiled Eggs, Chopped

1 Stalk of Celery, Diced

1 Small Onion, Chopped

½C Green Bell Pepper, Chopped

Directions:

1. Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet of medium-low heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve 2T of bacon drippings.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, drippings, mustard, sugar, and salt until combined. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, onions, and green bell pepper. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently stir to evenly coat. Add in the bacon.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

source: best potato salad ever.