Smashed Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Smashed Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 12 medium red potatoes (peeled or unpeeled); 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (I like to add it in, omit if you do not like garlic) (optional); 3 -4 tablespoons mustard; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 -3 small sweet pickles, chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely diced; seasoning salt or white salt; black pepper (to taste); 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup finely diced cheddar cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

12 medium red potatoes (peeled or unpeeled)
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (I like to add it in, omit if you do not like garlic) (optional)
3 -4 tablespoons mustard
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 -3 small sweet pickles, chopped
1 stalk celery, finely diced
seasoning salt or white salt
black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup finely diced cheddar cheese (optional)

1
Cube the potatoes, then place in a large pot; cover with water and 1 tablespoons salt.
2
Bring to a boil and cook until just fork tender (cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes) drain then place in a large bowl.
3
Using a fork slightly and coarsly mash the hot potatoes leaving large lumps/chunks in the mixture (do not mash till smooth).
4
Mix in butter until melted, then add in onion, celery and sweet pickles; mix to combine.
5
In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard; add to the potato mixture and toss to combine; add to the potato mixture and mix until well combined.
6
Season with seasoned salt (or white salt) and black pepper to taste.
7
Mix in grated cheddar cheese (if using).
8
Serve warm or room temperature.

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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: 12 medium red potatoes (peeled or unpeeled), 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Smashed 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.

Smashed Potato Salad

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