Potato Salad with Bacon

This is possible the BEST recipe I've tried this year.  I've made it multiple times since and it will be the only potato salad I will ever make.

I've always wanted to make potato salad but never had before.  We had another family over for a Super Bowl Party - even though we didn't watch the game.  So this was the perfect time to try.  It turned out great.  Dave found the recipe in all my cookbooks.  I'm so glad he did. 

Potato Salad Bacon

My friend told me I should call it Baked Potato Salad

3 lbs red potatoes - I just used regular potatoes

4 hard-cooked eggs

3/4 C sour cream

2/3 C mayonnaise

1 t salt

1 t prepared mustard

1/2 t garlic powder

1/4 t pepper

11 bacon strips - cooked and crumbled - I just used the real bacon bits from Sam's Club sbout 1/4 C

1/2 C chopped celery

1/4 C chopped green onions

1/4 C Italian salad dressing

Cut potatoes into 1/2 in cubes, place in a large kettle and cover with water.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender.  Drain and cool to room temp.

Cut eggs in half, separate, chop egg whites and set aside.  In a bowl, mash the egg yolks.  Stir in the sour cream, mayo, salt mustard, garlic powder and pepper.  Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, egg whites, celery, onions and Italian dressing.  Fold in mayo mixture.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Also we made this cute seven layer dip.