The Best Potato Salad Recipe (easy & creamy!)

Step 1

Cut potatoes in halves or quarters so they are evenly sized. Put potatoes in large saucepan, add water to cover, and add 1 teaspoon salt.  Over high heat, bring to boil. Turn heat down to medium low, cover pan, and boil potatoes 10-12 minutes, or until just tender but still firm.

Step 2

Drain potatoes well; place in a bowl to cool for at least one hour or overnight.

Step 3

Peel and chop eggs.

Step 4

In a large bowl, gently mix potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, and bacon.

Step 5

In  a small bowl or large measuring cup, combine the dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, mustard, relish, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Step 6

Pour dressing over potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, and bacon; gently fold in until potatoes are well coated and everything is mixed together. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Step 7

Store in refrigerator, covered tightly. Serve chilled.