When it comes to classic summertime dishes, there's nothing quite like grandma's favorite potato salad. This creamy, tangy, and savory side dish is a staple at potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. With so many variations out there, finding the perfect recipe can be a daunting task. But don't worry—we've done the hard work for you. We've gathered the best grandma's favorite potato salad recipes from across the country, so you can find the one that's sure to please everyone at your next get-together.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD
My grandma makes the best potato salad, but she doesn't use a recipe! So I watched while she put together "a little of this and a little of that" and jotted a recipe that comes close. The creamy dressing also works well for making deviled eggs.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool. , Transfer to a large bowl; add eggs. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 39g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 8 side servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 POTATO SALAD
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
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.
CONTEST-WINNING GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD
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
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'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD
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
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 JEAN'S POTATO SALAD
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 3h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil cubed potatoes until they are tender. Drain and cool. In a large bowl add celery, onion, 2 eggs and pickled relish. Add the salad dressing, yellow mustard and sugar. Stir well. Place the sliced egg on top of potatoes and sprinkle with paprika and salt. Let the potato salad chill in the refrigerator for 2 1/2 hours or overnight.
GRANDMA'S REINVENTED POTATO SALAD
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
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
GRANDMA FLO'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD
A wonderful German dish, that has been passed down from my grandmother to my mother and now to me. The trick to this recipe is not to stir the bacon & cream mixture, let it reduce in size and foam. This will cut the grease from the bacon into the cream and it will not separate later on.
Provided by Tom Lambie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 large bowl, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook potatoes until tender but not mushy.
- Peel and dice into a large bowl.
- Add the onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Mix together and set aside for one hour.
- Brown the bacon until crisp, pour off half the grease.
- Add the half & half, DO NOT STIR THIS, LET IF BOIL UNTIL ALL FOAMY.
- When the bacon and half & half is all foamy pour over potato mixture and stir.
- Serve this at room temperature or just a slight bit warm.
- DO NOT HEAT TO THE BOILING POINT, YOU WILL BOIL THE VINEGAR OUT OF THE RECIPE.
GRANDMA'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD
When I asked my grandmother how old this classic potato salad recipe is, she told me that her mom used to make it when she was a little girl. It has definitely stood the test of time. -Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine flour, sugar, salt, mustard and pepper. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Gently stir in vinegar., Chop and set aside 1 hard-boiled egg; chop the remaining hard-boiled eggs. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onion and eggs; add dressing and stir until blended. Refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with reserved chopped egg and, if desired, sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRANDMA'S REINVENTED POTATO SALAD
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
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
Tips:
- Use a variety of potatoes: Red potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, and fingerling potatoes all work well in potato salad. They hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
- Cook the potatoes just until they are tender: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and fall apart.
- Let the potatoes cool completely before dressing them: This will help the potatoes absorb the dressing evenly.
- Use a good quality mayonnaise: A mayonnaise made with fresh eggs and oil will have a richer flavor than a store-bought mayonnaise.
- Add some chopped vegetables for extra flavor and crunch: Celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs are all classic additions to potato salad.
- Season the potato salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste.
- Chill the potato salad for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
Potato salad is a classic summer side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a potato salad that is creamy, flavorful, and refreshing. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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