At Tess Kitchen, we’re all about creating cozy, comforting dishes that satisfy your late-night cravings. So, why a baked potato salad on a speakeasy bakery blog? Simple: it’s the ultimate comfort food with a twist. Imagine the creamy goodness of traditional potato salad, but with an indulgent, smoky baked potato flair. It’s rich, savory, and perfect for those times when you’re craving something more substantial than just dessert or cocktails.
This dish feels right at home in our speakeasy vibe. It’s hearty, shareable, and the kind of food that brings people together—exactly what we aim to do with our menu. Whether you’re throwing an after-hours gathering or just want a bite of something indulgent, our baked potato salad has got you covered.
Baked Potato Salad
Yield: 3 cups
Timing: 90 minutes, including 1 hour to bake potatoes
Hardware: Oven, medium stainless steel or glass bowl, cutting board, spatula, chef’s knife, paring knife, large spoon, tasting spoons, measuring spoons
Ingredients:
2 russet potatoes
¼ cup bacon, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. flat leaf parsley, finely diced
2 tbsp. fresh chives, finely minced
¾ cup sour cream (or more to adjust consistency)
¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp. kosher salt (or more to adjust to taste)
½ tsp. ground black pepper, (or more to adjust to taste)
Method of Preparation:
· Preheat oven to 375ºF. Scrub potatoes. Bake in oven until tender when pierced with paring knife (45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on size).
· Meanwhile, wash and prepare knife cuts for bacon and herbs.
· Cook bacon in a skillet on medium heat, drain extra grease onto a paper towel.
· Put aside 1 tbsp of chives for garnish.
· When potatoes are done, cool to room temperature or chill until ready to use.
· Peel potato skins off. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Place in medium-sized bowl.
· Add other vegetables to potatoes.
· Add mayonnaise, bacon, cheddar, herbs and spices to potatoes.
· Mix well. Adjust seasonings to taste.
· Serve chilled.
· Potato Salad can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
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