Deep Fried Potato Salad 🥔🍲
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serving: 4 servings
Description
Are you looking for a unique twist to accompany your festive feasts? Look no further! This Deep Fried Potato Salad recipe is a delightful departure from the traditional, offering a crispy, savory addition to your holiday spread. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings, this dish combines the comfort of classic potato salad with the indulgence of deep-fried goodness. With a tantalizing blend of flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a new seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 stalk of celery
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 693.7
- Total Fat: 53.1g
- Saturated Fat: 27.3g
- Cholesterol: 123.4mg
- Sodium: 765.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 32.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
- Sugars: 2.4g
- Protein: 22.5g
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by dicing the onions and celery. Set aside.
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Fry Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until it’s crisp and golden brown. Once done, remove it from the skillet, let it cool, then crumble it into small pieces. Set aside.
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Mix Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
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Deep Fry Potatoes: Now, it’s time to prepare the star ingredient – the potatoes! Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into 3/4-inch chunks.
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Deep Fry: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C). Carefully add the potato chunks to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the fryer. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Once done, remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Combine Ingredients: While the potatoes are still hot, transfer them to the bowl with the cheese mixture. Add the diced onions, celery, and crumbled bacon to the bowl as well.
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Mix Well: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the potatoes are evenly coated with the cheese mixture and the other ingredients are well distributed.
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Serve: Transfer the deep-fried potato salad to a serving dish or individual bowls.
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Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy the crispy, creamy goodness of this unique twist on a classic dish!
Tips
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley to the finished dish.
- Serve this Deep Fried Potato Salad alongside your favorite holiday mains, such as roasted turkey or glazed ham, for a memorable meal.
- Don’t have Yukon Gold potatoes? Feel free to use Russet potatoes or any other variety you prefer. Just ensure they’re cut into uniform chunks for even frying.
- To save time, you can prepare the cheese mixture and dice the onions and celery ahead of time, then simply fry the potatoes and assemble the salad when ready to serve.
With its crispy exterior, creamy cheese mixture, and savory bacon, this Deep Fried Potato Salad is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. Give it a try and watch it disappear in no time!
