Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. water; 2 Tbsp. instant minced onion; 2 c. Hungry Jack mashed potato flakes; 1/2 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing; 1/2 c. dairy sour cream; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 4 eggs, hard-cooked; 1 c. chopped celery; 2 Tbsp. chopped pimento; 1 1/2 c. cubed, cooked ham

Servings: persons

2 c. water
2 Tbsp. instant minced onion
2 c. Hungry Jack mashed potato flakes
1/2 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 c. dairy sour cream
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 eggs, hard-cooked
1 c. chopped celery
2 Tbsp. chopped pimento
1 1/2 c. cubed, cooked ham

1
Line a deep casserole with waxed paper; set aside.
2
Heat water and onion to boil. Remove from heat.
3
Stir in potato flakes; set aside.
4
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard and pepper.
5
Set aside 1 hard-cooked egg.
6
Chop remaining eggs.
7
Add eggs, celery, pimento and mashed potatoes to mayonnaise mixture in bowl.
8
Spoon half of potato mixture into bowl.
9
Layer ham evenly over mixture. Top with remaining potato mixture. Garnish salad with remaining hard-cooked egg, sliced.
10
Refrigerate 6 hours.

660

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. water, 2 Tbsp. instant minced onion, 2 c. Hungry Jack mashed potato flakes, 1/2 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing, and more.

Yes, Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Potato Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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