Motley Que Kickass Potato Salad

Motley Que Kickass Potato Salad

If you're looking for the best homemade potato salad recipe, this Motley Que Kickass Potato Salad deserves a spot at every BBQ, potluck, family gathering, and backyard cookout. Made with tender red potatoes, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, fresh dill, and a rich, creamy dressing, it's everything a classic potato salad should be, with a few BBQ-inspired upgrades.

Instead of relying on plain oil and basic seasoning, we toss the potatoes with Motley Que Garlic Butter Grillin' Oil and finish the salad with Motley Que All Purpose Rub for an extra layer of savoury flavour. The result is a creamy potato salad that's packed with texture, loaded with smoky bacon, and guaranteed to disappear before the burgers are ready.

Whether you're serving smoked brisket, grilled burgers, ribs, chicken, or steak, this easy potato salad recipe pairs perfectly with just about anything coming off the grill. Even better, it tastes even better the next day, making it an ideal make-ahead side dish for entertaining.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Serves: 16-20

Ingredients

  • 10 lb red potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 18 large eggs
  • 750 mL sour cream
  • 750 mL mayonnaise
  • 7 tsp fresh dill, chopped (or 4 tsp dried dill)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 4 bunches green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp coarse black pepper
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup Motley Que Garlic Butter Grillin' Oil
  • 2 tbsp Motley Que All Purpose Rub
  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
  • Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
  • Extra Motley Que All Purpose Rub, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook until they're fork tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them.
  2. Drain the potatoes and spread them onto a baking sheet or large tray to cool completely.
  3. While the potatoes cool, hard boil the eggs, peel them, and roughly chop.
  4. Cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towel and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt, Motley Que Garlic Butter Grillin' Oil, and Motley Que All Purpose Rub until smooth and well combined.
  6. Add the cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, bacon, and sliced green onions to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Overnight is even better and lets the flavours come together.
  8. Just before serving, garnish with fresh chives, a handful of extra crispy bacon, and a light dusting of Motley Que All Purpose Rub for a pop of colour and flavour.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Creamy, rich dressing made with mayonnaise and sour cream
  • Loaded with crispy bacon, eggs, fresh dill, and green onions
  • Finished with Motley Que Garlic Butter Grillin' Oil and All Purpose Rub
  • Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, camping, and family dinners
  • Easy to prepare ahead of time
  • Feeds a crowd and always comes home with an empty bowl

Tips for the Best Potato Salad

  • Use red potatoes because they hold their shape after boiling and have a naturally creamy texture.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be fork tender but still firm enough to hold together.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before mixing with the dressing to keep everything light and creamy.
  • Cook the bacon until it's extra crispy for the best texture.
  • Make the salad a day in advance whenever possible. The flavours develop overnight and the potato salad tastes even better the next day.

What to Serve With Potato Salad

This potato salad is the perfect side for all your backyard favourites, including:

  • Smoked brisket
  • Pulled pork
  • BBQ ribs
  • Grilled burgers
  • Smoked sausages
  • Grilled chicken
  • Reverse-seared steak
  • Smoked pork chops

If you're bringing one side dish to the party, make it this one. Creamy, smoky, loaded with bacon, and finished with Motley Que flavour, this is the potato salad people will be asking you to bring every single time.

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