Louisiana Potato Salad

This salad is best when served warm, but also tastes great at room temperature. Try making it the day before the party; cover and refrigerate. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature before serving.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  red potatoes, cubed and cooked
• 1  cup  zesty  Italian dressing
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 8  slices  of thick cut bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3  green onions, chopped
• 2  stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1  red peppers or 1  yellow pepper, chopped

Directions

1. Mix potatoes, dressing and seasonings in a large bowl, set aside.
2. Cook bacon in skillet on medium heat to desired crispness.
3. Remove bacon from skillet; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
4. Drain bacon on paper towels.
5. Add onions, pepper and celery to drippings in skillet; cook and stir until crisp-tender.
6. Add to potato mixture with crumbled bacon; mix lightly.