{"id":67506,"date":"2026-05-28T14:20:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=67506"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:20:55","slug":"potato-salad-season-is-here-which-one-are-you-bringing-to-the-cookout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/05\/28\/potato-salad-season-is-here-which-one-are-you-bringing-to-the-cookout\/","title":{"rendered":"Potato salad season is here! Which one are you bringing to the cookout?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From creamy classic potato salad to German potato salad, loaded baked potato salad, ranch potato salad, Amish potato salad, and mustard potato salad \u2014 there\u2019s a perfect side dish for every BBQ, picnic, and summer party \"\u2600\ufe0f\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

German Potato Salad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 pounds petite red potatoes, cut into quarters (approximately 1 \u00bd inch in size)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 ounces bacon, diced into \u00bd inch pieces (6 to 7 slices thick cut)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup yellow onion, diced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tablespoons German style mustard, Boar\u2019s Head brand (see tips)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tablespoon granulated sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2153 cup white vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided (2 tablespoons in potato salad and 1 tablespoon for garnish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amish Potato Salad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 pounds starchy potatoes, Russet or Yukon gold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd cup celery, chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc cup white onion, finely chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup mayonnaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc cup granulated sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tablespoons white vinegar, or rice vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tablespoons yellow mustard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt, to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mustard Potato Salad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 pounds golden potatoes, or red potatoes (do not peel before boiling)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tablespoon kosher salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 stalks celery, chopped (about \u00be cup)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 eggs, hard boiled and chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 cups Miracle Whip, mayonnaise, or a half-and-half combination (If using only mayonnaise, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar. If using a half-and-half combination, add \u00be teaspoon of vinegar)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd cup pickle relish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\u00bd tablespoons yellow mustard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 medium onion, chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc teaspoon pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

paprika, sprinkled on top (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranch Potato Salad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 pounds baby red potatoes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tablespoons white vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup green onions, diced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 bottle ranch salad dressing, 473 milliliters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd teaspoon paprika<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loaded Baked Potato Salad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 or 8 medium or small russet potatoes, washed and dried<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc cup olive oil, extra virgin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\u00bc cups sour cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup mayonnaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (reserve \u00bc cup for garnish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd cup thinly sliced green onion,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd cup diced red onion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 teaspoons kosher salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2\u00bd cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (2 cups and \u00bd cups for garnish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creamy Potato Salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 red potatoes, peeled and chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup mayonnaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd cup sour cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2153 cup diced onion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2153 cup dill pickle relish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tablespoon milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd teaspoon pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd teaspoon granulated garlic powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd teaspoon dill weed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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