Red Potato Salad with Bacon

This is a pretty simple recipe, which I adjusted because I don't like mayo.  Hopefully the absence of it evens out the additional calories added by the bacon!

Ingredients:

3 lbs cubed red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled

1 package bacon

1 chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup minced fresh chives (can substitute scallions if you can't find chives)

1 1/2 cups sour cream

4 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp white sugar

1 tbsp salt

Directions:

Place the potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover.  Season the water with a dash of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.  Drain and let cool.

Cook the bacon in a skillet until very crisp.  Drain on paper towels.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, red bell pepper, and chives.  Using a separate bowl, mix the vinegar, sour cream, garlic powder, sugar, salt & pepper.  Pour mixture over the potatoes, tossing gently to coat.  Once you have mixed it thoroughly, crumble the bacon over the potato salad and mix in.

Tips:  Add more sour cream if you like it creamier than this.  Many potato salads also have mustard and/or pickles, I've omitted those here but you can add those too, if that's what you're into!