Best 8 Grandma Marys Potato Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect "Grandma Mary's Potato Salad," a classic dish that has been passed down through generations and holds a special place in the hearts of many. This delectable salad combines tender potatoes, creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, and a symphony of finely chopped vegetables, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary journey, be prepared to discover the secrets behind Grandma Mary's legendary recipe and learn how to create a dish that will become a cherished tradition in your own family.

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GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Our Fourth of July feast wouldn't be complete without this chilled old-fashioned potato salad. It's my grandma's treasured recipe. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 pounds medium red potatoes
Water
DRESSING:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
SALAD:
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice potatoes; cool completely., For the dressing, in the top of a double boiler or metal bowl over barely simmering water, heat 1 cup water, butter and vinegar until butter is melted. In a small bowl, beat eggs; add sugar and cornstarch. Add to butter mixture; cook and stir until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Stir Miracle Whip into cooled dressing mixture; fold in whipped cream. Stir in onion, green onions, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss lightly to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled., To serve, top with hard-boiled eggs; sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad is just like Grandma's.

Provided by Frank David

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds red potatoes, peeled
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool enough to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into cubes.
  • Mix mayonnaise, celery, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add potatoes and mix to combine. Stir in eggs and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 47.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 794.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds red potatoes
Salt
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 chives, chopped
1 white onion, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
6 hardboiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes and 2 heaping tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when forked, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop the potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a large bowl, add the potatoes, mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, celery, chives, onions and salt and pepper. Toss to coat the potatoes with the dressing and then add the eggs. Gently stir the potato salad, taking care not to mash the eggs. Serve immediately.

GRANDMA'S REINVENTED POTATO SALAD



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Shredded Cheddar cheese, Miracle Whip® dressing, and crumbled bacon add delicious flavor to a classic potato salad.

Provided by Miracle Whip

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1 ⅓ cups MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in pan of boiling water 15 minutes or just until tender; drain. Cool.
  • Place potatoes in large bowl. Add cheese and onions; mix lightly.
  • Mix dressing, sugar, celery seed and pepper in medium bowl. Stir in half the bacon. Add to potato mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Top with remaining bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 446 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

CONTEST-WINNING GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Many people have told me this is the best potato salad they have ever tasted! This recipe really represents the Midwest to me, because when our summers begin, no outdoor get-together is complete unless it includes potato salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 pounds salad potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed
12 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
5 radishes, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 cup milk
Leaf lettuce
Paprika
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, radishes, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper. In another large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugars, vanilla and mustard. Stir in milk. Pour over potato mixture; gently toss to coat. Chill overnight. , Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA MARY'S POTATO SALAD



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My mother made this recipe for over 50 years. I was looking through her old recipe box when I found it, so I'am posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by Shorty 2

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 bowl, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium potatoes
4 eggs
1 small onion
1 -2 stalk celery
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
milk, if needed

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes peel and cut into small cubes, cook eggs peel and chop.
  • While potato and eggs are cooking, dice onion and celery then make the.
  • Dressing.
  • beat eggs add salt, flour, mustard, vinegar, sugar, water wisk well to remove lumps from flour. Cook stirring constantly until mixture thickens then add butter.
  • If mixture is to thick add a little milk to thin. Add dressing to potatoes, eggs, onion and celery mix well, chill and eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 191.1, Sodium 901.6, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 19.1, Protein 11.1

GRANDMA'S REINVENTED POTATO SALAD



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Try Grandma's Reinvented Potato Salad at your next potluck! This potato salad with MIRACLE WHIP includes shredded cheddar cheese, too!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb. red potatoes (about 6), cut into bite-size chunks
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1-1/3 cups MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. black pepper
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, chopped and divided

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in pan of boiling water 15 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool.
  • Place potatoes in large bowl. Add cheese and onions; mix lightly.
  • Mix dressing, sugar, celery seed and pepper in medium bowl. Stir in half the bacon. Add to potato mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Top with remaining bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 7 g

GRANDMA'S FAMOUS POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Grandma's Famous Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/3 cup sweet corn relish or 1/3 cup chow chow
1 teaspoon salt substitute
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 cups potatoes

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into cubes about 1inch squares.
  • Boil potatoes until soft, but not mushy!
  • Let cool, while mixing all ingredients except the mayonnaise.
  • Blend in mayo last.
  • Pour mixture over potatoes and lightly toss.
  • Refrigerate before serving.

Tips:

  • Boil potatoes until tender: To ensure your potato salad has a creamy texture, boil the potatoes until they are tender but not mushy. You can check the doneness by inserting a fork or knife into the potatoes. If it goes through easily, they are ready.
  • Use high-quality mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is the base of potato salad, so it's important to use a good-quality brand. Look for mayonnaise made with fresh eggs and oil, and avoid brands that contain a lot of sugar or additives.
  • Add some tang: A little bit of acidity can help to brighten up the flavors of potato salad. You can add this by using ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar, or pickles.
  • Don't overmix: Overmixing potato salad can make it gluey. Stir the ingredients gently until they are just combined.
  • Chill before serving: Potato salad is best served chilled. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even a snack. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a potato salad recipe that everyone will love. Whether you like it classic, creamy, or tangy, there's a potato salad recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a dish to bring to a potluck or picnic, give potato salad a try!

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