Loaded french fries meet potato salad in this tasty twist on the classic.
French Fry Potato Salad
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup whole buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1¼ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- ¼ cup warm bacon drippings
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen steak fries
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup hot pickle relish
- Garnish: chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, 1 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire, onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, stir together bacon drippings, garlic, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add frozen fries, tossing to coat. Place in an even layer on prepared pan.
- Bake until golden brown and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes.
- In a large bowl, gently stir together fries, bacon, relish, and ½ cup buttermilk dressing. Serve with remaining buttermilk dressing. Garnish with chives, if desired.
