How To Make Classic Southern Style Potato Salad

It's your time to shine and be the star of the next cookout or house party with this fantastic Potato Salad recipe. Today we are keeping it simple and traditional with a few flavor enhancements that will have your friends and family begging for the recipe. Let's #makeithappen
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3lbs Russet Potatoes
5 eggs
1/2 cup grated or diced onion
1/2 cup sweet relish
1 cup mayo
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup diced chives
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1-2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tbsps white sugar (more to taste)
AP Seasoning
Garlic and Herb Seasoning
old bay
smoked paprika
Chicken Bouillon Powder
2 quarts chicken stock (low sodium)
1-2 tbsps chicken bouillon

[@heathermeagher6]

So a couple of days ago my father-in-law passed away and one of his favorite things was potato salad. Thank you for a good-looking recipe! I'm going to make this for the wake.

[@David_Jr]

Prayers for your family in this tough time!

[@tgirl1012]

Blessings to you and your family

[@JesusistheonetrueGod]

Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ and does He know you? If you haven't already, repent from your sins and be;ieve the gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@CandyVincent-r4s]

Prayers for you and your family

[@blueskiesmom1323]

I've been making potato salad for over 40 years and I learned something new today. I never mixed the dressing in the bowl first. Damn son. Thanks. I truly love your channel. 😊

[@MissRita356]

Me either

[@kathyjessup2297]

I was going to say the same thing. Very interesting but I think maybe it blends better 🤷‍♀️

[@sandrarichardson2713]

If you want to do the quickest ever, one person serving of potato salad.....pop a potato in the microwave and while it's cooking, throw your dressing in a bowl and mix. Just slice that potato in half and spoon dressing over each half. Scoop out a bite and enjoy. Jesus bless.

[@sherigraham6035]

Potato salad is like a good chicken dish. Both are made 100 thousand, million, billion kind of ways. 🤣

[@Renee_nf094e]

💯

[@GinaJonesStillettoQueen]

He's definitely invited to the BBQ. Hell, he can be one of the cooks 😂😂😂😂 I'd like to be invited to his BBQ

[@Renee_nf094e]

Right I would love to be a guest at his barbecue. 😅

[@arkasharobertson2740]

Happy Sunday Mr. Make It Happen!! That potato 🥔 salad 🥗 looks delicious 😋

[@osmadchlo]

Thank you for the tip on using Old Bay! I don't know why I never thought of using that on potato salad. I use it a lot and even put it on my eggs at breakfast!

[@darrylpugh55]

Gonna give this one a go before the cookout season hits full gear. That way, I'll have it mastered. I can't just throw out a new recipe with a deck and yard full of fam & friends talking about, "Let me know what y'all think about that potato salad." 😂😂!! It has to get the stamp of approval from someone not wearing a bra under their house coat or a duster 1st 😂!

[@khianamarbury4819]

😂😂😂

[@darrylpugh55]

@@khianamarbury4819 you know what I'm saying 😆

[@salemgraves1692]

😂😂

[@diamondjackson1230]

​@@darrylpugh55 Whew chiiiile that bra and duster judgement/comments can be BRUTALLY honest! I'm with you test it first!😂😂😂

[@darrylpugh55]

@@diamondjackson1230 🤣🤣, brutal is an under statement

[@cheriatkins8378]

I'm from Louisiana, and I use about 2 tablespoons of crab boil when boiling the potatoes and dill relish. That's the only thing I would change. I always do everything before adding the potatoes, then my smoked paprika. Need to try old bay. Looking Good!

[@chantelshepherd3409]

For my Potato Salad I like to use: Onion, Bel Pepper, Pamentos, Dill Pickle Relish, Eggs, Salt, Pepper, a little Paprika, a hint of Mustard, Real Mayonnaise, or Sandwich Spread, and I decorate the top with Crushed Red Pepper.

[@leepo007]

Now that’s real southern potato salad

[@sandrarichardson2713]

Working in Louisiana I was taught how to make cajun potato salad. If it didn't have some kind of red pepper in it.....well..... Jesus bless.

[@robinshellie6989]

Been making potato salad for years but yours looks delicious! I use bell peppers instead of celery and I’ve never used sour cream. BUT, I’m definitely gonna try it your way. Thanks, you’re the BEST Matt!!

[@leepo007]

Yes❤

[@thehiphoprenaissanceshowpa6938]

If I make this better than my mama, she ain't invited to the cookout 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@KSGomez88]

Lookin gooood! Do you have a Mexican street corn salad recipe?

[@debbiebrown8962]

This definitely has a lot of flavors to it. Looks delicious☺️

[@ronsworld250]

No raisins, no grapes 😂 Matt, this is a tasty looking recipe. Thanks a million for another fire recipe.

[@cyndieevans5628]

Just fyi it's much easier to cut up hard boiled eggs with a pastry cutter. Just put them in a bowl and mush them around with the pastry cutter. Done in less then a minute. 😊

[@denisescales7310]

Looks delicious. I also slice 1 egg to lay across the top. Then garnish over them for the finale. Looking good! How do make your coleslaw?

[@ToyaB...]

Awww man I was late to the party, I got distracted. Looks good.

[@cameraunjohnson6390]

We said it at the same time, “it’s already looking good!” 😂

[@angelmartin2214]

how man?? i mean really??? i just looked at my mama and said we need to make some salads. and we agree potato was where its at. lol go head with your timing darlin. much love stay safe all

[@lastonegal6533]

I don't understand why your channel hasn't hit a million subs? I am learning to cook? But I see that beef Wellington looks pretty raw inside of it? Do they come with a beef dressing that you can at least dump your raw meet, so you don't choke on that raw meat in the center? Also? Do you know how to make New Orleans beingets? The old doughnut they make? Also do you know how to make a fried Monte Christo sandwich with grape jelly and covered in fried egg yolks? And I'm dying for some fried mushrooms that have juice once battered and fried and then a blue cheese dressing that you dip it in? And Baked Alaska? Cherries Jubilee? If you have all of these dishes? Then please let me know where to look? I love your cooking! ❤LaStoneGal ❤

[@Ryan-yw8iz]

Thanks! This keeps me from getting the Kroger Brand potato salad

[@MsWDWFAN1]

I leave out all the relish. But if I had to add it would be dill. Can't handle that sweet relish. 😝 But I'm on board with Old Bay though. Ya definitely have to have the boiled eggs! I love my potato salad on the creamy side. Can't have a BBQ without good ol' Southern potato salad! Would be great if you could make some other Summer salads. Chicken, macaroni, other pasta etc.

[@leannebourgeois193]

Looks real good going to try some relish next time never added that before and my potatoes are all mashed

[@sandrakrupski5915]

Can you make an all purpose without cayenne/ red pepper for those of us who need mild spices? Thx.

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

Old Bay in potato salad? Yes, please! Looks delish.

[@ladylips6250]

Made this! Left out the sugar and yellow mustard. I used Trader Joe’s Dijon mustard which is spicy and it was delicious!! Thank you!! 🙏🏽

[@claudiairons5566]

I love celery seed in my potato salad.

[@papascruffy]

I love a good potato salad but this looks over the top! I'll have to make it although it might make the wife mad 😅

[@sherrymoore5935]

I look forward to trying the potato salad your way. I really like potato salad. I know my family is going to love it . I've not made anything of your recipes that my family and coworkers did not enjoy. Thank you.

[@martna1]

No Old Bay or vinegar for me. I use a little celery seed in mine when I can find it.

[@TheofficalShandaB]

I used this recipe tonight and when I tell you good… Ohmygoodness

[@Godsloveneverfails222]

Yummy

[@dustinmw08]

I love a good potato salad recipe

[@chanteldavis6987]

YUM YUM, want some😋

[@TinaChristinaTD]

😋

[@baybaymonroe6043]

I have always mixed the dressing first but never used old bay. My granny never did either but we love old bay for seafood ❤

[@deannamartin6827]

This is pretty much how I make mine. I just haven't tried it with bullion and broth. So good and not pasty! 👍

[@talexander2302]

I like classic potatoes salad potatoes, green onions boiled eggs sweet and dill relish mayo mustard a splash of vinegar a dash if sugar season all black pepper garlic powder and a sprinkle paprika on top

[@chrischrist7982]

Great video 💯

[@gwenholcombe9705]

This how my Mother taught me . Make the dressing in a bowl and then add it to your cooled potatoes. Delicious 😋

[@Blackscubaqueen101]

You lost me with the sugar.

[@angelammathis8475]

looking good!! didn't think about putting sour cream in there!!

[@judylee992]

Looking Good

[@pau6157]

Mmmm…yas!

[@takeshawilliams9011]

Now I F with you my G and I'm 47 years old and I ain't never seen Dijon Mustard, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sour Cream, W sauce, old bay or garlic and herb seasoning in no potato salad you got me side eyeing you, however I would try it cause you made it and you be knowing but my momma would kick me our her kitchen if I tried this recipe

[@resurrection5]

Same😂

[@Jenny-pe7ys]

I didn’t see him put the W sauce in his potato salad , but it is in the ingredient list 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sallystemle3400]

Took this to a Derby party today. It was a HUGE hit. You're recipes never disappoint. Love your channel.

[@carolford6342]

Looks like my mom's

[@jayvelazquez8765]

Yesiiiirrr that’s that salad 💯

[@shaunah.creations9233]

I go straight to the potato salad any bbq haha. It's my favorite side dish😊

[@gregchappell6462]

Chesapeake/VA…represent East Coast! Glad you are “local.” I’m from Baltimore f it’s good to see a local guy getting the KZbin love!! BTW, this potato salad looks crazy good. Definitely gonna make it!

[@miasgaddy2190]

Love all your recipes Mr Make It Happens. However, no shade to your SPS recipe. I'm a traditionalist. Love your recipe but I minus sour cream. The mayo, sweet relish, eggs, sugar, salt, pepper and paprika seasoning to top the salad off is a must in my recipe. Otherwise you have a nice SPS recipe in my opinion. 😉❤ PS Gonna make baked spaghetti recipe for Sunday dinner. 😉😉

[@cassandrahuff1001]

@ Mr. Make It Happen.... off topic.. but i fried some chicken today using your flour... and your seasoning in my greens, potato salad.. and brussel sprouts... my daughters said it was bussin... got me feeling like i can cook cook... that flour is better than Autry House!

[@En2Hair]

Now that's southern style potato salad! 👏🏾👏🏾 It can be simplified or decked out. But those base flavors of sweet relish, onion, mayo, egg, celery, sugar, and mustard are a must for a good potato salad! Notice I said those are your base, you can add to it what you desire to make it your own, but those 7 things are going to be a must for the foundation to be built upon! Thanks for sharing! Grace peace and Christ's blessings to you!

[@walterwynn3562]

😊

[@TheQwagmyer]

Another banger!

[@paulajohnson1960]

Wow, looking soooo good!

[@marvhill861]

I've never been a fan of or have ever made potato salad however I think I'm going to now!!!

[@christinacurry7268]

Mmm good!

[@latishacook2417]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@rebeccajkelly2957]

I'm about to make some, ♥️🥔salad

[@nicoleanthony2727]

This looks so good and easy to make. I will be making this. Thank you for this recipe. I’ll come back with a update in a few months considering Christmas is coming up soon.

[@panther6152]

Can you recreate Taco Bell’s Nacho fries and then make the Nacho fries grande burrito and nacho fries nachos

[@JerroldKrenek]

i transcribed Unc's recipe, yours is next

[@david6063]

BACON! Looks geat. Try it this weekend for BBQ.

[@lynnettabolden7558]

I use celery; onions; gherkins sweet pickles; and sweet relish; lots of eggs; mayonnaise; mustard; lawrays seasoning salt; black pepper & cayenne pepper not to much just so that you get a mild heat when eating

[@margaretstanley515]

Too many different seasonings . True southern style potato salad has potatoes, eggs, sweet relish, onions, celery mayonnaise, mustard salt, and pepper. You can use dill relish, vinegar and sugar instead of sweet relish.

[@shalay4566]

I'm never again buying potato salad. This is it. Thanks bro!

[@ShawnUNFILTERED]

Looks great. I’ll try the old bay. Can you do a beef brisket in the oven? 🙌🏽

[@krystlefitzgerald2244]

Lookin good 😋👍

[@JesusistheonetrueGod]

Swaped out vinegar with pickle juice (dill), added celery seed to accelerate the old bay which has trace amounts of celery seed.

[@ladygreer9323]

Oh yeah!! This is good potato salad. Yum-yum! Enjoy... 🐞😋

[@pmarie8488]

Fork drop 🍴

[@ginahardison6375]

That looks really good. I will be trying it your way soon. As for suggestions how about macaroni salad and or seafood salad.

[@deniset943]

Hey do you have a recipe for a pasta salad without seafood. I'm allergic to shellfish

[@TheEagleslover]

Looks delicious.

[@veranicholson8380]

Looking good. I'd add more yellow mustard 🎉❤🎉

[@gailsunderland4986]

Always use garden green onions and a pound of bacon cooked chopped for bacon bits.

[@Joemnc]

You know it’s good when you hum and/or drop the fork.

[@TREWHIT1]

I'm gonna try this one.

[@curly73ful]

I make my potato salad like this but my dad taught me how to make it with an apple, peeled & diced

[@leepo007]

What type of apple, granny apple or a sweet crunchy apple

[@curly73ful]

@@leepo007 Whatever you prefer 😊

[@Crystal13164]

Looks delicious

[@mz.phatbaldkat7839]

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[@chanellemonetthegr8]

Baked beans next… with a bourbon 🥃 sauce

[@yorditomarsho1]

This looks delicious!

[@deebirdwell2051]

Gonna make this today 😋. Thank you Matt!

[@deebirdwell2051]

Made it and yes it was delightfully delicious 😋

[@0527941]

No raisins no grapes sent me to the floor!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@eddiewilson8119]

Thank you for sharing this video!

[@leepo007]

Way too much and too many sour condiments, not necessary at all, man you got too much going on

[@carmenhampton2946]

Looks delicious 😋

[@GodsLove911]

I love the grated onions I never thought of it.....

[@xmanb8193]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@eileenchmielewski1420]

Oh my God, I love your channel!!!!!

[@KarieSummerfield-ez8if]

Yep! That looks about right! 👍

[@bap8195]

Right on time for the cookout😋😋😋

[@sunnybrown2635]

Ouu I am definitely trying this out

[@samwithoutlimits7766]

You killed the 'southern' when you added sugar and chicken broth to your potato salad. No way is this the traditional version but that's not to say this won't be good.

[@darrylpugh55]

I respectfully disagree, Sam. I clearly remember being in the kitchen when visiting Monks Corner, South Carolina, for my annual week of summer in the country. My great-grandmother would ALWAYS add a few spoons full of sugar to her potato salad mix, and it was absolutely 🔥 every time! I can't speak on the chicken broth ,but it screams more flavor to me 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@laneramsey488]

The video and the recipe are not the same. Which is correct?

[@tegaorhiunu9665]

How long would this last in the fridge?

[@ladylove3344]

Wait! Is it garlic powder or garlic salt?

[@AllaboutMika.]

That bottle said garlic salt

[@ladylove3344]

@@AllaboutMika. Okay I know my eyes is not tripping.

[@lisacannon3494]

I like to add some crunchy bacon too