Best 7 Texas Mashed Potato Salad Recipes

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Are you yearning for a delectable side dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more? Look no further than Texas mashed potato salad, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends creamy mashed potatoes with a symphony of flavors and textures. This iconic dish, hailing from the heart of the Lone Star State, is a delightful combination of savory, tangy, and smoky notes, guaranteed to elevate any meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a potluck dinner, or simply craving a comforting meal, Texas mashed potato salad is sure to steal the show. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable flavors of this classic dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEXAS MASHED POTATO SALAD



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From Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cooking on Food Network. I'm a big fan of potato salad and this sounded good, but I don't know why she calls it Mashed Potato Salad.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Low Protein

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (28 ounce) bag cubed frozen hash browns with onions and peppers (recommend Ore-Ida O'Brien potatoes)
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise (recommend Best Foods)
1/4 cup yellow mustard (recommend French's)
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (recommend Vlasic)
salt and pepper
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover and cook on high setting for 8 minutes. Stir, re-cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes more. Drain and chill thoroughly in refrigerator.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes and remaining ingredients. Mash with potato masher until combined and small pieces of potato are left. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 282, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 4.8

TEXAS-STYLE POTATO SALAD WITH MUSTARD AND PICKLED RED ONIONS



Texas-Style Potato Salad with Mustard and Pickled Red Onions image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
Kosher salt
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 1/2 pounds new red potatoes
6 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
1 roasted red pepper, finely diced
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar and salt dissolves, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Add the onions and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. Drain the onions through a strainer into a bowl and reserve the pickling liquid.
  • Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by 2 inches and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until a knife inserted into the center of the potatoes meets with no resistance. Drain the potatoes well, let cool slightly (but not all the way) and slice into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Transfer the warm potatoes to a large bowl. Add the eggs, pickled onions and red peppers. Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustards, a few tablespoons of the pickling liquid and season with salt and pepper. Add the dressing and parsley to the warm potatoes and gently mix to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve chilled.

TEXAS MASHED POTATO SALAD



Texas Mashed Potato Salad image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 23m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bag (28 ounces) frozen potato cubes with onions and peppers (recommended: Ore-Ida O'Brien potatoes)
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise (recommended: Best Foods)
1/4 cup yellow mustard (recommended: French's)
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (recommended: Vlasic)
Salt and pepper
Paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover and cook on high setting for 8 minutes. Stir, re-cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes more. Drain and chill thoroughly in refrigerator.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes and remaining ingredients. Mash with potato masher until combined and small pieces of potato are left. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve scooped with an ice cream scooper and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.

TEXAS RANCH POTATO SALAD



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This is not your usual mustard mayo potato salad. These potatoes are slathered in a rich ranch dressing and bacon pieces. My family and friends love this potato salad! It is requested at every cook-out.

Provided by 8BREAK

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 cups mayonnaise
¾ cup chopped green onion
1 pound bacon slices
5 pounds unpeeled red potatoes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add whole potatoes, and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool, and chop into 1 inch cubes. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise and green onion. Cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Wrap bacon in paper towels and place on a plate. Cook in the microwave until crisp, about 15 minutes depending on the power of your microwave. Cool.
  • Stir the mayonnaise mixture into the bowl of potatoes. Crumble bacon into the bowl, and stir to distribute. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 503.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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

TEXAS GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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These creamy potatoes get their flavor burst from garlic and caramelized onions. Their savory goodness makes any meal better. -Richard Markle, Midlothian, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 medium white onion, chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb, but do not peel or separate cloves. Cut top off of garlic bulb, exposing individual cloves. Brush cut cloves with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in foil. Bake until cloves are soft, 30-35 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat, heat remaining oil. Add the chopped onion; cook until golden brown, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a food processor. Process until blended; set aside., Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Squeeze softened garlic onto potatoes; add butter, sour cream, cheese, milk, salt, pepper and onion. Beat until mashed. Freeze option: Place cooled mashed potato mixture in a freezer container and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high, stirring twice and adding a little milk if necessary, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TEXAS COUNTRY POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Texas Country Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon
1 lb small red potato, unpeeled
1 green onion, sliced
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crispy, drain and crumble.
  • Reserve a tablespoon of the bacon drippings.
  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, add reserved bacon grease, some salt and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain and let cool, then cut into bite size pieces.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper for dressing in a separate bowl.
  • Mix together potatoes, green onion and egg and toss with dressing.
  • Add bacon and chill until serving time.

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold Potatoes: These potatoes hold their shape well when mashed, making them ideal for potato salad. They have a smooth and creamy texture that complements the tangy dressing.
  • Don't Overcook the Potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and lose their texture. Cook them until they are fork-tender but still slightly firm.
  • Drain the Potatoes Thoroughly: After cooking the potatoes, drain them well to remove excess water. This will help prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Cool the Potatoes Completely: Before adding the dressing, let the potatoes cool down completely. This will help the dressing adhere to the potatoes and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Use a Light Hand: When mixing the potato salad, use a light hand to avoid breaking up the potatoes. Fold the ingredients together gently until they are evenly combined.
  • Chill the Potato Salad: After mixing, cover and chill the potato salad for at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Texas mashed potato salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It's a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, and it's also a popular dish to bring to potlucks and picnics. With its tangy dressing and creamy potatoes, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So, next time you're looking for a new potato salad recipe, give Texas mashed potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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