Best 5 Connies Southern Potato Salad Recipes

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In the realm of Southern cuisine, potato salad reigns supreme as a quintessential side dish. Connie's Southern Potato Salad is no exception, embodying the essence of this classic dish with its creamy, tangy, and subtly sweet flavors. This beloved recipe, passed down through generations, promises to tantalize taste buds with its harmonious blend of boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar. But Connie's Southern Potato Salad is not the only culinary gem to be discovered in this article. Alongside this timeless classic, readers will find a treasure trove of other delectable potato salad recipes, each with its unique twist on the Southern tradition. From the vibrant and flavorful Mustard Potato Salad to the creamy and refreshing Pickle Potato Salad, and the smoky and savory Bacon Potato Salad, there's a recipe here to cater to every palate and occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOUTHERN-STYLE POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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This classic potato salad recipe is the quintessential Southern side dish; it often makes an appearance at church potlucks, family celebrations, or game-day cookouts. Packed with onions, celery, sour cream, and bacon, this dish is sure to send your taste buds on a ride. It perfectly complements barbecue ribs, homemade hamburgers, or your favorite casserole. With hearty ingredients and delicious flavor, some would assume it would be hard to make. Don't fret - this Southern classic is easy to whip up.Here's a tip: be sure to let the potatoes cool before adding them into the recipe. This will help you achieve the perfect texture. Not convinced you should give this dish a try? Make it your own. Depending on your style and taste, you could add in or remove ingredients. A little extra mustard, some shallots, or even grape tomatoes - try out our potato salad recipe at your next al fresco dinner party.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Potatoes

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds potatoes
3 hard-cooked eggs, grated
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
Garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover 40 minutes or until tender; drain and cool. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Stir together potatoes and eggs.
  • Stir together mayonnaise and next 7 ingredients; gently stir into potato mixture. Cover and chill. Sprinkle with bacon just before serving. Garnish, if desired.

CONNIE'S SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD



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This recipe has been in my family forever. Don't know if they made it up or got the recipe from somewhere else. There is never any left when I take it to picnics or back yard BBQ's. Great with Fried Chicken. Also, what's great about this recipe is that you can add or less ingredients as your taste buds dictate.

Provided by Connie Ottman

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5-7 boiled cubed potatoes
6 hard boiled eggs- chopped
2 big sour pickles - chopped
1/4 c chopped onion
1/2 c mayo
1 tsp mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Put all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • 2. If you need more moisture, add a little bit more mayo, mustard and or pickle juice.
  • 3. Mix lightly to combine.

SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad with a southern twist is perfect for a church supper or potluck. The pickles add extra sweetness. -Gene Pitts, Wilsonville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped sweet pickles
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; refrigerate until cold. Add eggs, onions and pickles; toss well. Stir in mustard, celery seed and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CONNIE'S FAMOUS POTATO SALAD



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I originally learned this recipe from my stepmom. I have added to it over the years and came up with this final creation. Great for parties and as a side dish. Of course you can add or delete to the ingredients as you like.

Provided by Connie Kuhlman

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 -12 hard-boiled eggs (depending on how much you like eggs)
8 -10 medium potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup mustard (yellow, prepared)
1 stalk celery (diced small)
1/4 cup onion (diced small)
1/4 cup green onion (green tips cut into small pieces like you would put on a baked potato)
1 tablespoon sugar
8 pieces cooked bacon (crumbled into small pieces)
1/8 cup cilantro (diced up into small pieces)
pepper
garlic salt
seasoning salt

Steps:

  • First step should be to peel and boil the potatoes.
  • Boil the eggs (so eggs are hardboiled).
  • I have found that using fresh eggs (just bought from grocery store), leaving them out at room temp for about 15 minutes, and putting salt in the water all help to peel them easily when the time comes.
  • I generally put both potatoes and eggs in a separate pot and put them on med heat for about an hour.
  • Just test the potatoes.
  • You don't want them to soft, but the fork should be able to pierce them easily.
  • While waiting for the potatoes and eggs to cook, I usually prepare my other ingredients.
  • I cook the bacon, cut up onion and green onion, celery, cilantro.
  • You can use the bacon pieces and so forth that you get from the grocery store, but I must say that the taste of fresh bacon really adds to the taste.
  • Once the potatoes and eggs are done, slice the potatoes into bite sized pieces and peel the eggs and cut into pieces as well.
  • Then add all the other ingredients and stir together.
  • The salts and pepper is to taste, but what I do is to take the salts and sprinkle them onto the mixture (back and forth) and just sprinkle the pepper on the same way.
  • I must recommend to use a big bowl and when it comes to mixing it all together, the best way is to put your hands right into it (make sure they are washed and cleaned first) and blend it all together.
  • Mash it together and blend from the bottom up to the top until the mixture all seems to be the same consistency.
  • All together including prep time, it takes about 1/2 hours to make, but it is well worth it.
  • I have had many people tell me this is the best potato salad they have ever had and I should market it.
  • Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

HOPPIN' JOHN'S SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD



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Along with burgers and hot dogs, a good potato salad is a quintessential part of a cookout, and this one is a classic. It's dressed with mayonnaise, mustard and juice from the sweet pickle jar and incorporates fresh herbs for taste and greenery.

Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds boiling potatoes or new potatoes, scrubbed and unpeeled
1 1/2 cups minced celery
1 cup scallions, cut in thin slices, including some of the green
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 heaping tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 cup sweet pickles, diced with some juice from the jar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, like parsley and chives
Paprika to taste

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes in half if large, put in a pot and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until tender. Drain. Peel if desired, and cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges.
  • In a large serving bowl, mix the potato pieces with the celery, scallions and eggs.
  • In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle cubes and juice; toss with the potatoes. Season to taste with salt and peppers. Sprinkle with chopped herbs and dust with paprika. Serve slightly chilled.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 583 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold potatoes: They hold their shape well and have a creamy texture that's perfect for potato salad.
  • Cook the potatoes until they're just tender: You don't want them to be mushy.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before adding the other ingredients: This will help prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand with the mayonnaise: You don't want the potato salad to be too heavy or greasy.
  • Add some chopped celery and onion for crunch: These vegetables add flavor and texture to the potato salad.
  • Season the potato salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings until you're happy with the flavor.
  • Chill the potato salad for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the potato salad to become even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Connie's Southern Potato Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and crunchy vegetables, this potato salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying side dish, give Connie's Southern Potato Salad a try!

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