# Mama's Potato Salad

This is a classic potato salad recipe, often a topic of debate, but this version stays true to traditional preparation.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Pot
- Potato peeler
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Colander
- Large bowl
- Ice bath
- Potato masher
- Spoon
- Foil 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMrt8hh6/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/47d2e560-7422-431c-bebd-2c1cb7b34754
- Extracted: 2025-10-04

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