Best 8 Texas Mashed Potato Salad Recipes

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In the realm of side dishes, Texas Mashed Potato Salad stands tall with its unique blend of flavors and textures. This delectable salad is a harmonious fusion of creamy mashed potatoes, crisp celery, sweet pickles, chopped onions, and hard-boiled eggs, all bound together with a tangy mayonnaise dressing. The result is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This article presents two variations of this classic salad: the traditional Texas Mashed Potato Salad and a lightened-up version that uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Both recipes promise to elevate your next potluck, picnic, or backyard barbecue to new heights of culinary delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DAD'S MASHED POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch large chunks
3 /4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup warm half-and-half
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1/4 cup yellow mustard
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups finely chopped sweet pickles
1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cover the potato chunks with cold water in a large saucepot. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Add the butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mash with a potato masher or electric hand mixer (essentially you are making mashed potatoes), adding warm half-and-half as needed until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. You should have a little over 6 cups of mashed potatoes.
  • Add the Miracle Whip, mustard, celery, onion, pickles, pickle juice, and sugar, mixing after each addition. Stir in the eggs until combined. Chill at least 1 hour or make the night before and refrigerate. Sprinkle with the chopped freshly parsley before serving.

MASHED POTATO SALAD



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My mother used to make this on Easter to go with our ham and she used to make it for our get togethers whenever we were having a lot of company. We also like it at room temperature. Just do not leave it out any longer then you would regular potato salad. Served warm, it goes great with ham or fried chicken.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 red potatoes
5 Yukon Gold potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup prepared mustard
½ cup sour cream
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely diced
2 small sweet pickles, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Cube potatoes, if desired you may peel them. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender. Drain and place cooked potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Mash potatoes with butter and salt and pepper to taste. Once mashed stir in the mayonnaise, mustard and sour cream, mixing well. Stir in the celery, onion, pickles and green pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

MOM'S MASHED POTATO SALAD



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Mashed potato salad that can be made with or without the chopped egg. This is the only kind of potato salad my dad will eat; try it and you'll see why.

Provided by MICKE

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 Yukon Gold potatoes
1 small sweet onion, diced
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup chopped sweet pickles
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sweet pickle juice
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Mash potatoes with a potato masher. Stir in onion, eggs, celery, pickles, salt, and black pepper. Mix mayonnaise, pickle juice, and mustard in a separate bowl; pour over potatoes and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 222.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

TEXAS MASHED POTATO SALAD



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From Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cooking on Food Network. I'm a big fan of potato salad and this sounded good, but I don't know why she calls it Mashed Potato Salad.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Low Protein

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (28 ounce) bag cubed frozen hash browns with onions and peppers (recommend Ore-Ida O'Brien potatoes)
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise (recommend Best Foods)
1/4 cup yellow mustard (recommend French's)
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (recommend Vlasic)
salt and pepper
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover and cook on high setting for 8 minutes. Stir, re-cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes more. Drain and chill thoroughly in refrigerator.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes and remaining ingredients. Mash with potato masher until combined and small pieces of potato are left. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 282, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 4.8

PERFECT POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds russet potatoes (about 8 medium russets)
1 1/2 cups real mayonnaise, plus more if needed
4 tablespoons yellow mustard, plus more if needed
5 whole green onions, sliced up to the darkest green part
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
10 whole small sweet pickles, sliced
2 tablespoons pickle juice
6 whole hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes in halves or thirds, then boil until fork tender. Drain. Mash the potatoes or run them through a ricer or food mill to make them extra fluffy.
  • Fold the potatoes together with the mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, dill, salt, pepper, paprika and other seasonings you like. Fold in the pickles, pickle juice and eggs, and taste for seasoning. Add more salt, mustard or mayo as needed.

SMASHED POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 pounds small yellow potatoes, halved or quartered if large
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons country Dijon mustard or Dijon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sherry or champagne vinegar
2 small or 1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Gently smash with a fork or potato masher.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the oil, parsley, mustard, vinegar, shallots and jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and gently combine. Serve at room temperature.

TEXAS GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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These creamy potatoes get their flavor burst from garlic and caramelized onions. Their savory goodness makes any meal better. -Richard Markle, Midlothian, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 medium white onion, chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb, but do not peel or separate cloves. Cut top off of garlic bulb, exposing individual cloves. Brush cut cloves with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in foil. Bake until cloves are soft, 30-35 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat, heat remaining oil. Add the chopped onion; cook until golden brown, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a food processor. Process until blended; set aside., Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Squeeze softened garlic onto potatoes; add butter, sour cream, cheese, milk, salt, pepper and onion. Beat until mashed. Freeze option: Place cooled mashed potato mixture in a freezer container and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high, stirring twice and adding a little milk if necessary, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TEXAS RANCH POTATO SALAD



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This is not your usual mustard mayo potato salad. These potatoes are slathered in a rich ranch dressing and bacon pieces. My family and friends love this potato salad! It is requested at every cook-out.

Provided by 8BREAK

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 cups mayonnaise
¾ cup chopped green onion
1 pound bacon slices
5 pounds unpeeled red potatoes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add whole potatoes, and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool, and chop into 1 inch cubes. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise and green onion. Cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Wrap bacon in paper towels and place on a plate. Cook in the microwave until crisp, about 15 minutes depending on the power of your microwave. Cool.
  • Stir the mayonnaise mixture into the bowl of potatoes. Crumble bacon into the bowl, and stir to distribute. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 503.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • For the smoothest mashed potatoes, use a ricer or food mill to remove any lumps.
  • If you don't have a ricer or food mill, mash the potatoes until they are very smooth with a potato masher.
  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Feel free to add other mix-ins to your potato salad, such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, or chopped pickles.
  • Serve the potato salad immediately, or chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving for a more developed flavor.

Conclusion:

This Texas Mashed Potato Salad is a delightful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, and it is always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of creamy mashed potatoes, tangy mayonnaise dressing, and crunchy vegetables is irresistible. This potato salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck, picnic, or barbecue.

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