Perfect Potato Salad

Step 1Cut the potatoes in halves or thirds, then boil until fork-tender. Drain. Mash the potatoes or run them through a ricer or food mill to make them extra fluffy.

Step 2In a large bowl, fold the potatoes together with the mayonnaise, mustard, green onion, salt, pepper, and other seasonings you like, such as paprika. Fold in the pickles, eggs, and bacon, then taste for seasonings, adding more salt, mustard, or mayonnaise as needed. You may also splash in juice from the pickle jar if the salad needs a little moisture.