Spicy Texas-style Potato Salad
Texas-Style Potatoes: A hearty mix of potatoes, bacon, cheese, and spices, perfect for BBQs.
Ingredients
- 5 potatoes medium size
- 150 ml apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup pancetta or bacon
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers or chillies
- 1 tbsp pickled gherkin
- 3 tbsp semi-hard cheese Monterey Jack or Cheddar
- 1 boiled egg
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp chives
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel (or leave the skin on if you want) the potatoes, then cut into small chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. While warm, drizzle with apple cider vinegar. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Finely chop the bacon, onion and jalapeños. Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry these ingredients until the bacon is crisp and the onions are translucent. You can set aside some extra crispy bacon for garnishing later.
- Now add fried ingredients to the cooked potatoes, then add chopped boiled egg, grated cheese and finely chopped parsley, chives, and gherkins. Season with black pepper.
- In a small bowl or cup, combine mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle vinegar. Add to the potato mixture and gently combine.
- Chill for an hour and garnish with smoked paprika before serving. You can also add some crispy bacon on top.
Notes
This recipe yields approximately 1,856 calories in total, though this can vary depending on ingredient choices. It serves about 4 people, with each portion containing roughly 464 calories. Enjoy the hearty flavours of this dish, perfect for gatherings or a comforting family meal.