Mama's Potato Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the russet potatoes.
  2. 2Cut the peeled potatoes into chunks.
  3. 3Place the potato chunks in a large pot.
  4. 4Add eggs to the pot with the potatoes.
  5. 5Cover the potatoes and eggs with water.
  6. 6Bring the potatoes and eggs to a boil.
  7. 7Drain the hot water from the potatoes and eggs.
  8. 8Crack the eggs lightly.
  9. 9Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool.
  10. 10Once cooled, add the cooked potatoes to a bowl.
  11. 11Add mayonnaise to the potatoes.
  12. 12Add yellow mustard to the potatoes and mayonnaise.
  13. 13Season the mixture with desired seasonings.
  14. 14Peel the cooled eggs.
  15. 15Mash the peeled eggs in a separate bowl.
  16. 16Add the mashed eggs to the bowl with the potatoes and other ingredients.
  17. 17Mash all the ingredients together with a potato masher.
  18. 18Continue mashing until well combined, sometimes with help.
  19. 19Mix with a spoon until everything is incorporated.
  20. 20Cover the bowl with foil wrap.
  21. 21Place the covered potato salad in an icebox to chill.

Ingredients

  • 6 large Russet potatoes
  • 12 Eggs
  • Mayonnaise
  • Yellow mustard
  • Seasoning (whatever makes your little heart happy)

Equipment

PotPotato peelerKnifeCutting boardColanderLarge bowlIce bathPotato masherSpoonFoil wrap

Tips

  • This recipe uses the traditional method of preparing potato salad, as taught by the cook's mother.
  • Season the potato salad with whatever makes your heart happy.