Best Mamas Potato Salad Recipes

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MAMA'S POTATO SALAD



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This old-fashioned potato salad recipe doesn't have many ingredients, so it isn't as colorful as many that you find nowadays. But Mama made it the way her mother did, and that's the way I still make it today. Try it and see if it isn't one of the best-tasting potato salads you have ever eaten! -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 to 3-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 10 medium)
6 hard-boiled large eggs
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and cool. Peel potatoes; cut into chunks. Separate egg yolks from whites. Set yolks aside. Chop whites and add to potatoes with onion., In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over potatoes; toss well. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish with egg slices and paprika. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MOM'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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Mom's classic potato salad is perfect for summer BBQ's! It's creamy, tangy and absolutely delicious!

Provided by Life Made Simple Team

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium size Yukons or 3 large Russet potatoes (about 3 lbs. total) ( cut into large chunks)
3 Tbsp red or white vinegar
2 stalks celery (diced)
1/4 yellow onion (finely diced)
4-5 hard boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
1/4 cup sweet pickles (finely diced (optional))
1 -1 1/2 cup mayonnaise ((depending on how cream you like it))
1 tsp bon appetit seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the potatoes in the pot and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until the potatoes are cool. Cut the potatoes into ½" chunks, peeling the skin off as you go (although if you like, you can keep the skin on).
  • Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Pour in the vinegar, then add in the celery, onion, boiled egg, pickles (if desired), mayo, and seasonings. Using a spatula, stir the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill, for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 449 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MAMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 dozen small new potatoes, peeled and halved
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 to 2 celery stalks, finely diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons chopped pimento
3 tablespoons sweet relish
4 to 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until tender, and allow them to cool. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Mix and chill before serving.

MOMMA PAT'S POTATO SALAD



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My momma is known for her salads and she makes them only on special occasions. When the holidays come around, we know our favorite potato salad will be made! The longer this potato salad sits, the better it gets. Make this one the day before so all the flavors marinate in the fridge overnight!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 pounds Russet potatoes (about 3 large potatoes), peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
Kosher salt
6 large eggs
1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1/2 yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 ribs celery, roughly chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sweet relish or sweet salad cubes
2 teaspoons granulated sugar, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning, plus more as needed, recipe follows
2 teaspoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Pinch sweet paprika, for garnish
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes to a large pot, add enough cold water to fully cover and season the water liberally with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, rinse with cool water and place in a large bowl to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to fully cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath until cool enough to handle, about 3 minutes. Peel the eggs, roughly chop, transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Add the eggs to the potatoes.
  • Add the pepper, onion and celery to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the potatoes. Add the eggs and set aside.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sweet relish and sugar in a small bowl. Add the Miss Brown's House Seasoning and whisk to combine. Add the seasoned mayonnaise to the potatoes and gently toss with a wooden spoon until coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Transfer to a large serving bowl if desired. Sprinkle with the parsley and paprika. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge overnight.
  • Stir everything together in a small bowl. Keep in an airtight container. Makes 5 teaspoons.

MOTHER'S POTATO SALAD



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My mother's potato salad -- chunky and flavorful -- a favorite at our family gatherings. Best if made the day before. Season with salt carefully because the olives will be salty.

Provided by Susie

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds whole russet potatoes
5 eggs
1 ½ cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (such as French's®)
1 small onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
7 sweet gherkins, chopped
25 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1 pinch salt to taste
1 green bell pepper, sliced

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow to cool, peel, and cut into cubes.
  • Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and slice once cold. Reserve 1 attractive slice of egg for garnish.
  • Mix the mayonnaise and mustard together in a bowl. In a large salad bowl, lightly mix together the potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, sweet gherkins, and olives until thoroughly combined. Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the salad, and gently toss gain to coat the ingredients with dressing. Season to taste with salt, and top the salad with slices of green pepper and reserved egg slice in the center for garnish. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 105.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 613.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

MAMA'S OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD - DEE DEE'S



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This is the way my mother and my grandmother always made their potato salad. A really nice side dish to go with BBQ! Not bad with fried chicken or for the holiday meals either. I'm sure this basic recipe has be around forever. It's tried and true in our household and the only way our family eats potato salad. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lb idaho potatoes, peel and cubed
1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
5 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 c sweet pickle cubes or relish
1/2 c dill pickle cubes or relish
1 stalk(s) celery, diced, optional
salt and pepper to taste
1.5-2 c hellman's mayonnaise
1.5-2 Tbsp mustard
paprika, for garnish, optional
1 hard boiled egg, sliced, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes; place in a 5 quart pot, cover with water (I add some salt to water); boil for approximately 7 to 8 minutes (time may vary so check for firmness around 5 to 6 minutes, don't over cook and don't under cook, you don't want mashed potato salad and you don't want under cooked potatoes; drain and rinse in cold water; drain well.
  • 2. While potatoes are draining and cooling off; combine chopped onion and eggs; set aside.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, combine pickles, celery, salt and pepper, mustard and mayonnaise.
  • 4. Once potatoes are cooled; add chopped onion and eggs; fold together gently; add mayonnaise mixture and combine gently with other ingredients; if salad seems like you don't need all the mayonnaise mixture; don't use it all, if salad seems to dry, add additional mayonnaise.
  • 5. Garnish top with sliced boiled eggs and sprinkle with paprika if desired.
  • 6. NOTE: This was an excellent choice for a side to go with https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/diane-smith/sweet-jalapeno-bourbon-ribs-dee-dees/pork and https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/diane-smith/sweet-cheese-biscuits-dee-dees/biscuits.
  • 7. Pretty good with Crock Pot BBQ Chicken and some baked beans on the side...yum!!

MY MOM'S GOOD OLD POTATO SALAD



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I have enjoyed this recipe for years, and now so do my children. The secret to this recipe is the sweet pickles. You can also trade the mayo for salad dressing.

Provided by Andrea Parker

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
10 eggs
1 large onion, chopped
1 (24 ounce) jar sweet pickles, drained and chopped
2 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pan of water and boil over medium-low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and place in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Place the eggs in a saucepan of cold water over medium heat, and bring to a full boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for about 15 minutes. Cool the eggs thoroughly under cold running water and shell them. Chop the cooled eggs and place them in a large salad bowl.
  • Stir the onion, sweet pickles, and mayonnaise into the eggs, and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator at least l/2 hour to blend the flavors. Mix in the chilled chopped potatoes, and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.7 calories, Carbohydrate 71.5 g, Cholesterol 253.4 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 806.4 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

MAMA'S POTATO SALAD



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This is the potato salad that my Mama always fixed for picnics or when we were having BBQ. The whole neighborhood loved it and always asked her to bring it for gatherings. I particularly like it warm right after it is made but it is wonderful cold. Hope you enjoy it as much as we always have...

Provided by Mamamiadeep in the

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lbs white potatoes
6 eggs
1 large onion, chopped
5 -6 stalks celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1/3 cup spicy mustard
2 1/2 cups Miracle Whip
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
paprika

Steps:

  • Peel and slice potatoes in rounds. Boil until done.
  • Add onion, celery, salt & pepper, caraway seed, mustard, Miracle.
  • Whip, add pickle relish.
  • Blend well.
  • Peel and slice eggs and fold into potato salad.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Chill several hours.
  • Serve.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.

Provided by jewellkay

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 potatoes
3 eggs
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sweet pickle relish
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, garlic salt, celery salt, mustard, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 334.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

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