Warm Potato Salad With Smoked Sausage
Upgrade your summer sides with a flavorful warm potato salad flavored with smoked sausage and Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds red-skinned potatoes, cubed
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 strips bacon, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ pound smoked sausage, diced
- ½ to ¾ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- 2 to 4 tbsp granulated sugar, or to taste
- 3 tbsp water
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover, and add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Place the pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue boiling gently for about 10 to 15 minutes, or just until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes well.1 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, cubed | 1 tbsp kosher salt
- In a medium skillet, sauté the bacon until almost crisp; remove to paper towels to drain.2 strips bacon
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet drippings. Sauté the diced sausage with red onion until the sausage is lightly browned and the onion is softened. Stir in Cajun seasoning and pepper.1 tbsp olive oil | 1/2 pound smoked sausage | 1/2 to 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion | 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning | 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Put drained warm potatoes in a large bowl. Add the bacon and sausage mixture, then gently toss.
- In the same skillet, heat the vinegar, sugar, and water, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Drizzle over the potato mixture, then gently toss to blend. Taste and adjust the seasoning, and serve warm.1/3 cup white vinegar | 2 to 4 tbsp granulated sugar | 3 tbsp water
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 12gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 856mgPotassium: 875mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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