Best 8 Moms Mashed Potato Salad Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, mashed potato salad reigns supreme. Its creamy, fluffy texture and tangy flavor make it a favorite at potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings alike. While there are countless variations on this classic dish, there's nothing quite like the recipe passed down from generation to generation in your own family. Whether it's your mom's, your grandma's, or a beloved family friend's, these tried-and-true recipes hold a special place in our hearts and stomachs. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the secrets behind making the ultimate mom's mashed potato salad, so you can recreate that cherished taste in your own kitchen.

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MASHED POTATO SALAD



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My mother used to make this on Easter to go with our ham and she used to make it for our get togethers whenever we were having a lot of company. We also like it at room temperature. Just do not leave it out any longer then you would regular potato salad. Served warm, it goes great with ham or fried chicken.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 red potatoes
5 Yukon Gold potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup prepared mustard
½ cup sour cream
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely diced
2 small sweet pickles, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Cube potatoes, if desired you may peel them. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender. Drain and place cooked potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Mash potatoes with butter and salt and pepper to taste. Once mashed stir in the mayonnaise, mustard and sour cream, mixing well. Stir in the celery, onion, pickles and green pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

MOM'S MASHED POTATOES A LA KING



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pounds Idaho russet potatoes (about 5 potatoes), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
2 sticks butter, 1 softened and 1 melted, plus more for greasing
6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup half-and-half, warmed
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 cup fresh minced chives

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes, celery root and 1 tablespoon salt to a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and celery root.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  • Whip together the cream cheese and softened butter in a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until thoroughly blended, about 2 minutes. Add the hot potatoes and celery root slowly, alternating with the half-and-half. Whip until blended. Sprinkle with salt and stir in the horseradish, garlic powder and white pepper.
  • Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking pan. Pour the melted butter over the potato mixture. Bake until bubbly and slightly brown, about 45 minutes. Garnish with the chives.

DAD'S MASHED POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch large chunks
3 /4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup warm half-and-half
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1/4 cup yellow mustard
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups finely chopped sweet pickles
1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cover the potato chunks with cold water in a large saucepot. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Add the butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mash with a potato masher or electric hand mixer (essentially you are making mashed potatoes), adding warm half-and-half as needed until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. You should have a little over 6 cups of mashed potatoes.
  • Add the Miracle Whip, mustard, celery, onion, pickles, pickle juice, and sugar, mixing after each addition. Stir in the eggs until combined. Chill at least 1 hour or make the night before and refrigerate. Sprinkle with the chopped freshly parsley before serving.

MOM'S SWEET POTATO SALAD



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My mother used to make this potato salad. We all liked it back then- and now my family likes it, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, onion and red pepper. In a small bowl, blend remaining ingredients; add to potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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 POTATO SALAD



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So Easy and SO good! My Mom has made this for years, I love the dressing, this is the only recipe I use for potato salad.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boiled potatoes, cut in chunks
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2-1 onion, chopped
6 green onions, sliced thin
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/3 cup Miracle Whip
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
salt and pepper
paprika (optional)
parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss together.
  • chill.
  • EAT!

MOM'S MASHED POTATO SALAD



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Mashed potato salad that can be made with or without the chopped egg. This is the only kind of potato salad my dad will eat; try it and you'll see why.

Provided by MICKE

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 Yukon Gold potatoes
1 small sweet onion, diced
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup chopped sweet pickles
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sweet pickle juice
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

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 transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Mash potatoes with a potato masher. Stir in onion, eggs, celery, pickles, salt, and black pepper. Mix mayonnaise, pickle juice, and mustard in a separate bowl; pour over potatoes and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 222.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

MOM'S MASHED POTATO SALAD



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Everybody loved Mom's mustard potato salad. Hers was different than most because she always used mashed potatoes. A few years ago we discovered that it tastes just as good when using instant mashed potatoes. This is so easy, and it will keep for several days in the fridge. From the kitchen of Wanda Cupp Thornburg, Moberly MO.

Provided by Tona C.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 servings instant mashed potatoes (prepare according to package instructions)
2 tablespoons onion flakes
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup relish sandwich spread (Kraft Original Sandwich Spread)
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish

Steps:

  • Add onions to liquids for instant potatoes. Cook according to package instructions.
  • While potatoes are still warm, add the remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • This dish can be served warm or cold.
  • If this is too "whangy" for your taste, cut the vinegar and mustard in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.5, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 159, Sodium 505.4, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 5

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes: These varieties hold their shape well and produce creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes in salted water: The salt helps to flavor the potatoes and prevents them from becoming bland.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly: This will prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Mash the potatoes until smooth: Lumps can make the potato salad grainy and unpleasant to eat.
  • Add the dressing while the potatoes are still hot: This will help the flavors to meld together.
  • Chill the potato salad for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the salad to firm up.
  • Garnish the potato salad with fresh herbs or vegetables: This will add color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Mashed potato salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. There are many different ways to make mashed potato salad, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste. With a little planning and effort, you can make a mashed potato salad that will be the hit of your next party.

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