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
  1. Preheat oven to 450°. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake until golden brown and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes.
  5. 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.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/french-fry-potato-salad/