Potato Salad With Beer Dressing Recipe

This elevated potato salad recipe features perfectly tender potatoes tossed in a creamy, tangy beer dressing with crispy bacon and fresh herbs. The beer adds a unique depth of flavor, while the bacon provides a satisfying crunch. A perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or any summer gathering!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 61 mins
Calories 402.3 kcal
Protein 16g
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Ingredients for Potato Salad With Beer Dressing

  • 2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 lb. bacon
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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How to Make Potato Salad With Beer Dressing

  1. Wash and quarter 2 lbs of Yukon Gold potatoes. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
  2. While potatoes are cooking, prepare the bacon mixture. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine cooked and crumbled bacon, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, and 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Peel and slice the cooked potatoes once cooled enough to handle.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, stirring constantly.
  7. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of beer and 1/2 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  8. Gently fold the warm beer sauce over the sliced potatoes.
  9. Stir in the bacon mixture and chopped parsley.
  10. Gently toss to combine.
  11. Cover and let stand for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

24g

Carbs

21g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Potato Salad With Beer Dressing?

Potato Salad With Beer Dressing takes about 81 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 61 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Potato Salad With Beer Dressing?

Potato Salad With Beer Dressing has approximately 402.3 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Potato Salad With Beer Dressing?

The key ingredients for Potato Salad With Beer Dressing are Potatoes, Bacon, Onion, Celery, Salt, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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