Hot potato salad is proof this side dish doesn’t need to be chilled to be outstanding.
Thought potato salad was just a chilled dish for outdoor picnics and summertime family reunions?
We’d like to introduce you to Hot Potato Salad.
Hot Potato Salad.Credit: Helen Norman; Styling: Carrie Purcell
FormerSouthern LivingTest Kitchen Director Robby Melvin shared this recipe from his grandmother Jackie Freeman’s personal collection.
One bite and you’ll understand why this unexpected casserole is a new favorite onholiday tablesthroughout the South.
For this hot potato salad recipe, just one step will require a little planning ahead.
Be sure to set the cheese in the freezer for at least 45 minutes before you begin to grate.
Ingredients
1lb.processed cheese (such as Velveeta)
8baking potatoes (about 4 lb.)
Cube potatoes:
Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Grate cheese:
Grate frozen cheese, using large holes of a box grater.
Mix ingredients:
Preheat oven to 325F.
Whisk together mayonnaise and half-and-half in a large bowl.
Stir in onion, olives, potatoes, and cheese until blended.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Top with bacon pieces.
Bake, then broil:
Bake at 325F for 55 minutes.
Increase oven temperature to broil, and broil 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
Let stand 5 minutes.
