Step 1

Place the new potatoes and eggs in one saucepan and boil for about 10 minutes using the juice from the can.

Step 2

While the potatoes are boiling, fry off the bacon until almost crispy.

Step 3

Add chopped shallots for 2 minutes just to slightly soften.

Step 4

Allow the potatoes and eggs to cool.

Step 5

Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters depending on their size and cut eggs into 6ths.

Step 6

Place the potatoes, bacon and shallots into a large bowl and mix gently.

Step 7

In a smaller bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt and pepper.

Step 8

Add to potato mix and gently mix together. Add more mayonnaise and sour cream if needed.

Step 9

Finally place in the eggs and very gently fold.

Step 10

The yolks may come away from the whites.

Step 11

Sprinkle lightly with paprika just before serving.