Caramelized Leek, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Potato Salad

This Caramelized Leek, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Potato Salad combines rich flavors with tender potatoes for a delicious side dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course side

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

Pot
Sauté pan
medium pan

Ingredients

Potatoes

4-5 medium yukon gold potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes

Bacon

8 slices thick cut applewood smoked bacon chopped

Leeks

3 leeks washed well, cut in half lengthwise, and sliced

Other Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 small-medium lemon juiced
2-3 ounces goat cheese crumbled
2-3 green onions cut into thin slices

Instructions

Cooking Steps

Put potatoes in a medium sized pot and add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender but still slightly firm, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
While potatoes cook, cook bacon and leeks. Cook bacon in a large sauté pan until crisped and cooked through.
In a medium pan over medium-high heat, add butter. Once melted, add in leeks. Cook until leeks are soft and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Mix bacon, leeks, and potatoes. Stir gently to combine. Add lemon juice and mix. Gently mix in goat cheese and green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keyword bacon, caramelized leek, goat cheese, potato salad, salad, sides

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