How to Make Mom’s Potato Salad

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Charlie Berens and his mother, Molly, team up in the kitchen to make a Potato Salad using Wisconsin potatoes.

[@45auto]

Charlie, I think you're great but your parents deserve a medal for not using you for compost.

[@pghcoyote]

I loved how she tried to push the plants around the decomposing peel to hide it from the camera.

[@jk3dad]

He would have made great compost. After all he is full of $h!t most of the time.

[@jk3dad]

@@HappyValleyCrawlers hey Wheely, I made the comnent in jest, I appreciate Charlie's videos and find them quite humorous. no hate from my end. Get over yourself

[@ifsheisgonetowherethere6259]

Hahahahahahahaha 😂

[@elcarpe9186]

"sick burn mom" - she's right ya know.

[@frankieamsden7918]

Why do I feel that this is an honest interaction between Charlie and his mom and this is how it really is?

[@lady1668]

how much do ya wanna bet that ALL of Charlie's teachers distinctly remember him?

[@baileypaliolonga5620]

Because literally all sons act like that... Especially in the kitchen!!! LMAO.

[@jessicahoward9046]

Oh because it is lol

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

Because only fake mom's believe their children are angels. Even when the kid seasons her potato salad with deer guts & hair.

[@ericromano8078]

I actually don't. I mean, a bit, but I think Charlie absolutely pretends to be more of a goof in his family than in reality. Like when he was making his dad a father's day gift but couldn't get the drill press to work.

[@namewitheld2568]

This woman has 12 kids and she looks frigging amazing

[@PK-bh1ww]

ikr. And I'm willing to bet she doesn't whine that the old man doesn't help load the dishwasher like a lot of Moms do today. She has a great can do attitude about life.

[@rosanaaramayo4831]

Really?

[@MBrulla]

Any mom with more than 6 kids is almost automatically a comic genius. This puts Charlie's mom at God(dess) level. No wonder the merch is so well executed.

[@KJeske8274]

As a mom of 10 myself, I accept the title. Is there a crown that comes with that at all, or.....

[@MBrulla]

@@KJeske8274 Yes. It comes in a few flavors, but it seems most prefer the apple variant.

[@theadskipper2928]

My grandma had 5 daughters and 1 son. You’d never tell cause she’s a tiny sweet mature woman. She’s close to 100 yrs old and she’s still coherent and productive. I know it sounds cliche but she can sew and knit and grow almost any damn plant you can think of. This woman also seems like a sweetheart.

[@cyndihartley7232]

@@theadskipper2928 What does your grandma use for fertilizer in her garden? Does she recommend banana peels for extra potassium?

[@eriksmith5740]

Any mom with more than six kids should be locked up for good because they are the reason we over populated

[@jonathanmccool2871]

We need more of Charlie’s Mom. Keep her showing!

[@justcurious1146]

AGREE!!

[@goosebump801]

100%! 🙌❤️

[@DefenderOfVirginity]

shes the best... if we dont see more I will be hurt

[@jolvergan7878]

Yeah no she kind of a fox though... For real though she does have pretty good comedic timing!

[@playlist6093]

Here here!

[@cee8mee]

"Who sang that?" "Simon and Garfunkel." "Let's keep it that way." Absolutely priceless And, I will be stealing that, of course.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

It's the first joke every good bartender learns, for when drunks are singing along with the jukebox. The second joke is, "Can you sing tenor? How about singing ten or twelve miles away?" Enjoy those classics at your discretion. :)

[@ScootB]

Sounds like me cooking with my mom

[@mightywizard7475]

That's why whenever someone asks me who signs this song, "I just say I do!"

[@katiekoduvalil6049]

My son said he ran, not walked, right into that joke. Lol

[@aaronseidl5941]

I've been using that for years 🤣🤣

[@laurenwelsh223]

Mom doesn’t allow the rude language…love it!

[@bigcitycommute]

We loved seeing Charlie’s dad in the workshop, Charlie’s grandpa on the boat, and his sister going off to college. Mom, though, is truly the queen of the castle. Wonderful. (Also, I want to make potato salad.)

[@debbierhode6291]

I know me too! Potato Salad on the menu for tomorrow lol!

[@Jessamineann]

I’m torn between hoping this is scripted for his mom’s sake, and hoping it’s not cuz it’s too relatable 😂

[@Orroset]

I think it's actually a good mix: 50/50

[@joelcrafter43]

I just hope the knife was actually clean for the potatoes sake.

[@jtpromolab]

IF it's scripted her delivery was perfect.

[@elenaderoet4926]

The exasperation in her voice and that flickers across her face at different moments in this video is absolutely palpable. She would have to be one of the best actresses ever if this were scripted instead of an organic typical interaction between the two, LMFAO.

[@grassgeese3916]

The way she keeps saying "for the show", "just for show", I think she's a real mom. She wants to do the cooking show the right way!!! Bless her lol

[@jadekaczmarski2386]

Lol, when she said "try me" I got concerned for Charlie's life.

[@lucency]

You don't raise 12 kids with empty threats.

[@lenagraham2093]

Yeah that tone of voice said she wasn’t joking!

[@crystald8465]

Me too. I don't mess with my mother's "Try Me "🤣

[@dgeneeknapp3168]

It's totally mom-thug 101. My mom, would say, "WHY don't you just go ahead and try it?" I have my own version with our kid. I give "THAT look" and say, "Go ahead...I dare you."

[@magambi123]

The look that your mom gave to the camera when you licked the knife... I literally doubled over laughing.

[@dmcinnes5494]

I’m a huge fan of this particular cooking show. Your mom is terrific!

[@BmeBenji]

I wanna see Charlie Berens’ and Gus Johnson’s mom do a collab for the ultimate Wisconsin video

[@heatherhodge1590]

YES!!!

[@clonetrooper576]

NOW YOURE TALKING

[@DaniLong]

Oh, yes please!!!!!!

[@J_Jim-mo3ub]

YES

[@rcs368]

Brilliant !! I'm down

[@graceskerp]

"TRY ME!" Every mother from the beginning of time.

[@Hexaven]

I'm 33 years old and still felt instant regret, lmao

[@graceskerp]

@@Hexaven Yup. That isn't a challenge; that's a death threat.

[@studyingthewordtogether]

And she wasn't smiling when she said it. You see he didn't try her?? Lol

[@graceskerp]

@@studyingthewordtogether No. I'm thinking his older brother, Andy, unwisely accepted the challenge and Charlie vowed he'd never go down that road.

[@studyingthewordtogether]

@@graceskerp whatever the motivation was, he chose wisely, lol

[@KJeske8274]

As a mother of 10 myself, from almost 20 down to just turned 1, I thoroughly enjoyed the mother/son banter and I absolutely felt that “who’s your favorite kid” response in my soul! Haha! I’ve always had a reputation for being slightly crazy which really just translates into humor. I’m pretty sure you need that I’m order to spawn your own army of tiny minions. Ahh, I can’t wait to mess with my adult children someday and pass the fun on the grand kids.

[@chuckinhouston9952]

God bless you!

[@trossk]

10??? You need a new hobby. 😄

[@KJeske8274]

@@trossk As a matter of fact, I’m enjoying the current one just fine. 😏

[@halfassranch8363]

Jesus Murphy 10 kids.......wow I can only imagine holidays especially when they Start having little window lickers of their own lol

[@KJeske8274]

@@halfassranch8363 Yeah, it's going to be amazing!

[@robinsutton4952]

Sometimes I miss Wisconsin. But after 50 years of living in California, my accent still comes out and making potato salad like my grandma!

[@tiffanybenzinger117]

Charlie: “Who’s ur favorite?” Mom: “Not u.” Yup, different kids at different times. If ur the one askin, it’s not ur time. Lol

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

More like, "If you have to ask - you ain't it." At least, that's what I was always told. And I'm an only child. :/

[@apollo5751]

I miss the truth, big families will have some nuts. !

[@jessicawinchester7184]

@@dogslobbergardens6606 🤣🤣🤣

[@magnolia8626]

That was amazing!

[@Z0RDR4CK]

usually the one who is furthest away :) _(speaking from experience)_

[@mattofthenorth]

They are both wielding knifes in close quarters yet soap is the biggest threat = Midwest Nice

[@senorasfavorite]

Yes! So relatable lmao

[@katieinhops5163]

Nope. That's called being a mom.

[@dootmcsploot4180]

"Who sings that? Let's keep it that way" I hear that at least 10 times a week 😅 Love from Indiana!

[@katiekoduvalil6049]

Thanks! You made my 21 year old laugh out loud. He's had a horrible end of summer, it was great to hear his laugh again. Even though you hate Illinois. Love from Illinois. 😂

[@rainedevries3451]

Come on now -- he doesn't hate Illinois; just the Bears! Big hugs to your son and I hope he has a much better Autumn than he did end of Summer. ~Raine in Dallas

[@katiekoduvalil6049]

@@user-bz3wq4bd1b nope not a bears fan. Live too far South in IL for that. Lol

[@joannem3568]

We all hate Illinois, but not as much as Iowa

[@victork.8860]

@@katiekoduvalil6049 past Grigsville?

[@katiekoduvalil6049]

@@victork.8860 not sure where that is.

[@marybethduke3263]

Love when she brought out Charlie's life-in-a-box....hilarious!

[@frankieamsden7918]

He's still got the cheese hat

[@katiekoduvalil6049]

I was like, oh that's a great idea! Lol

[@studyingthewordtogether]

Epic mom-move! Baby pics on deck, lol

[@bridgetw3043]

Loved getting to see young Charlie! Thanks mom

[@patriciaecampbell372]

That's an organized woman! With 12 kids, she has to be! I'm gonna steal that idea because I save too much stuff!

[@switchbladejones]

Your mother is a saint and has the patience of Job.

[@lilaccity5115]

There is a special place in Heaven for Moms like her. And my Mom. She had 9 of us! And my husbands Mom, who had 8 boys!

[@CC-jt5fc]

Favorite parts“ TRY ME” , the baby pictures and the mom eyes. ❤ Wow 12 kids way to go!!

[@baileypaliolonga5620]

The chopping part gave me flashbacks to every time I have cooked in the kitchen ever with my brother. Also the saying "it's washed" when it probably isn't. That's why I always wash everything myself, before handing it over for mutilating... I mean chopping. ;)

[@spacewolfcub]

😂 Mutilating

[@spacewolfcub]

The everything part gave me flashbacks to every time I’ve kicked out of the kitchen everyone with extreme prejudice. xD

[@baileypaliolonga5620]

@@spacewolfcub You should see what my brother did to my Pizza once...

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

This is a cooking show that's actually close to reality

[@KayElayempea]

It reminds me of baking with my toddler. He says he wants to measure himself, I say go slow and I will help, and the next I know everything is covered with flour.

[@r12e04d]

Omg! Best lunch break video ever! Alternate title would be: "When you cook with a 30 year old going on 3." Loved it, Charlie! Also your mom needs to be in more videos. She's the bomb!

[@jacquelineharper-simmons12]

You are so right. That was funny.

[@jules4626]

You nailed it!

[@mistertrucker]

Charlie is not going to put his mother in more videos. Reason being answers she would take the Limelight from him. Can't have that

[@shankiawilliams997]

That's right mom! No raisins in potato salad. 😂😂😂 I definitely see where he got his humor from. He needs to show more of her for sure.

[@MrBobbo18]

Parents who don’t laugh at their kids jokes or antics make the best comedies!

[@Electric-Gal]

I appreciate the line “Who’s your favorite?” “Not you”.

[@tallguy2023]

RIP Charlie Behrens: Cause of death- Maternal Burn. "Let's keep it that way"

[@spacewolfcub]

She brought him into this world, and she can take him out. 😧

[@keithlunde9625]

Burn

[@alid6060]

I absolutely ADORE your mother, Charlie! Tell her I says HI!

[@PatricesProjects]

As a mother of seven, Charlie had me freaking out with the knife. Love his mom.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

Mom said "get a facial" and Charlie didn't even giggle. Good job, Charlie. I'm proud of ya.

[@pghcoyote]

I would have snorted and my mom would have immediately realized why!

[@amandas.6500]

I would have laughed, my mom wouldn't get it!

[@CheapsKate77]

I didn’t even hear that part! 😂

[@peterh9110]

Today we confirm his mom is a saint.

[@jojospeechy4761]

Love Charlie's mom!!! How does she look so amazing after 12 kids? I'm so jealous. Potato Salad looks delish!! Thank you for another great video.

[@MW-on1ft]

And she is still sane!

[@shellwilliams6306]

I'm always drinking when I cook... ironically that's when the food taste best 🤣🤣🤣

[@skuggensdam13]

"I will wash your mouth out with soap. I'm not kidding." Your mom is awesome, Charlie, lol.

[@keithlunde9625]

My Mom's favorite saying.

[@brendalee8694]

And she was NOT kidding 🤭😝😂

[@christopherkendrex8075]

then she's says Try me!

[@Hexaven]

*"TRY ME."* I'm 33 years old, and I still felt that.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

Yup. My mom's been dead twenty years and I still felt that.

[@Cool.Cat.Flannegan]

I’m 53 and felt that.

[@living4mylord]

43 and yup. Wasn't going to reply also buy seriously, clearly we are counting by 10's and I couldn't leave it hanging.

[@Parmesana]

a pleasure to meet your Mom. She looks surprisingly sane for having 12 kids

[@debrajabs9523]

Absolutely love your mom and how she does not fall for your shenanigans!!

[@Gloveberg1]

Please make this a regular segment. Thanks and tell your folks I says hi.

[@mcdsleat25lmf]

OK I now get why my husband makes me cook. He is a proud Wisconsinite and baby of his family and his cooking looks a bit like this. 😂

[@katybaby0220]

I love that she has 12 kids and still box full of pictures for each kid. Shows her love of her kids and Charlie highlights her patience.

[@spacewolfcub]

Love? Or blackmail…?

[@katybaby0220]

@@spacewolfcub She has 12 kids it's easily both lol

[@mjprozac]

Yesterday, my 17 year old and I worked on her college applications and while it's in no way the same thing as making potato salad, I feel like the experience was identical.

[@twagenknecht]

Molly, I am truly surprised that Charlie lasted this long in life. Ya done good!! Keep er' movin'

[@tomdelisle8955]

Two thumbs up to your terrific mom. Great burn on Charlie and his singing.

[@RosiePosey5150]

Best mom ever. She's even composting simply. You are one lucky duck.

[@wolfmoonrising2280]

This video was great; thank you! My Mom unexpectedly passed away nearly a year ago; I never got the chance to ask her for her recipe for her Midwestern Potato Salad. I will definitely try this recipe the way your Mom intended; it is basically what my Mom would make. ❤️

[@timlydeen4652]

If you want to make it a little bit easier you can do what my MN mother did and skip adding vinegar and sugar to the mayo and just use Miracle Whip! I've done it that way myself for years and my friends always wonder why my potato salad is so good! 6:42

[@patkern185]

Charlie, your Mom is adorable! Funny, beautiful and has the patience of a Saint! Here's to you Mrs B! 😘

[@ryansowell2277]

Charlie makes me want to move to Midwest. Keep er moving.

[@chrissyhill7890]

You should it's great here in Michigan by the great lakes 👍😁

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

Not sure there's a whole lot to do in the Midwest. I mean, his mom had 12 kids... You know? 😉🤭

[@serbach]

I wish I could give this more than one like. I’ve watched it a couple two tree times, now, and laughed every time. Charlie, your mom is a natural.

[@annetchanz9692]

well done getting her boy Charlie to adulthood 👏

[@fyrestorme]

with all his fingers still attached

[@edefyinggravity]

More Charlie's Mom content, please!

[@wyolaskan1868]

“You’re mad it wasn’t clean, now it’s cleaner!”

[@outdoordauber]

Best line of the whole video!!

[@moviegal6000]

I enjoyed that so much and I cheered out loud when his mom took the raisins before he could add them. absolutely not to raisins!!

[@laceydo4542]

At least in this family, the Mama doesn't have to worry about her baby growing up! Although not one myself, you've demonstrated well that being a mother is a life-long job!

[@Emielio1]

I legitimately read the title of this vid as: "How to make a potato sad".

[@intotheblue96]

Who wanted to see Charlie getting his mouth washed? 😂

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

Not me. I need another year of therapy just from seeing the threat.

[@betsystone5733]

I’m surprised she didn’t pophim on the back of the head.

[@studyingthewordtogether]

Yeah, I felt that, "Try me!" Mom was NOT having it, lol

[@allinaday3526]

@@dogslobbergardens6606 lol!

[@lisagoins9218]

I wanna see.

[@bar-jean]

I love Charlie's mom❣️ She is naturally witty!! His dad is, too! It's apparently a family affair.

[@Wes.berryman313]

Watching this video brings back a lot of memories I've had with my mom helping her cook.

[@lovemymini8418]

Now I see where Charlie gets his sense of humor!

[@laurabuckles7961]

Should've said "How To Take Four Times As Long To Make Potato Salad". Your Mom is a saint. (Also, needs some mustard and bacon bits, just sayin'.)

[@evilestmonkeey]

Mustard SEED. ....and REAL bacon.

[@brentj.peterson6070]

I think the vinegar replaces the mustard

[@silentdiabla]

The look on his Mom's face at 5:26 had me rolling on the floor. This was hilarious.

[@rosecityremodel2015]

Love your mom. She's great. One of my favorite video!

[@chrisbonin2174]

You know what would be good with that tater salad? My grandma's pickles. Also, when you or one of your siblings got in trouble, would your mom run through the list of names until she got to the one who messed up?

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

I grew up in WI, my wife grew up in TN. For a while when we were traveling between the two often, we'd bring good WI pickles south and take good TN moonshine up north. Weirdest smuggling operation I've ever been a part of.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

Man, sometimes my Mom got so mad she forgot my name like that... and I'm an only child.

[@nacmegfeegle2310]

Exactly. I'm #3 out of nine kids and my mom did exactly that! I Have 4 kids and I did it too with them.

[@stephaniesusanaccalia8666]

Yup! And I felt that soap threat.

[@chrisbonin2174]

That's a good trade! Whereabouts in Wisconsin are you from? My Dad came from Manitowoc, but I spent most of my childhood in NJ.

[@tuffterrell]

Dude this was super well done you guys are so natural on camera my mom watched this with me and laughed alot ❤️😂

[@cintowin]

You are brilliant. I love that you have your mom in videos and love your content. So original and you have started your own brand of humor. ** Also the chemistry you two have is so funny and homely

[@Bane196Ci]

I miss my mother so much I always used to watch her cook and prolly the only reason I am able to cook for myself today, your mother and you are so awesome, much respect ✊💛🌟✨💯💯

[@laceydo4542]

The video has to wait due to work, but first and foremost, bless your Mama for sharing her recipes! In the South, it's a coveted experience!

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

My Mom never taught me how to make her potato salad, she's gone now, and not even my aunts can make it right. Very troublesome. I've had dozens of kinds of potato over the years and lots of them are good, but none of them are quite like Mom's. I can't figure out her secret.

[@YSLRD]

@@dogslobbergardens6606 I have family who guard cooking secrets. I think it's nuts. Share, people, share.

[@perky4966]

Charlie, I love your parents! I see you got a double dose of sense of humor from them 💜💜💜 OH, and go Lions 🦁...( I am so miserable)

[@laurashelton9340]

Your mom is an amazing woman; God bless her!

[@BruthaB100]

Love your mom! She's such a sweetheart

[@Lindasinish]

Best ever! Love, love, love your mom!

[@Vaudrin]

Good to know that messing with your mom is a universal thing 😂

[@perrysou]

He looks just like mom! you are adorable together!

[@Jennifer-dt2pz]

Oh lordy! I realized I sound the same as your mother when I'm dealing with my son! Bless her heart, your mother has so much patience with you.

[@soyoureabear.833]

If we don't get a Captain Charlie shirt the packers will never make the post season

[@soyoureabear.833]

And as a Cowboys fan, I'm OK with that.

[@cp9023]

God Bless your Mom

[@tinaprice3497]

Love your mom!!! She cracks me up!

[@ALittleFree]

Mom is awesome!! More please!!

[@StarlordStavanger]

Great video my dude, I was laughing the whole time, your Mom is hilarious! I wouldn't trust that knife either! :P

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

It's just some rust, some blood... it adds minerals to the deal.

[@pflick13]

Your knife skills scare the crap out of me!!

[@russelljackman1413]

God bless your Mom--and you, too!

[@yvettewalshe9130]

God bless the patience that your Mom has with you!

[@stick9758]

Ok, I want mom and you to have a full blown cooking show

[@JK54Sports]

"Mom I'm to old for that" "yeah just try me!" Mom's rule!

[@chrisVNZ]

Best episode yet! Would definitely watch more

[@petermcguire2482]

From Rome, Georgia! Love watching you. Many relatives in Wisconsin. And you remind me so much of them.

[@EpicWolverine]

I’m amazed with how similar your mom and Gus Johnson’s mom are. Authentic Wisconsinites.

[@dumbdickler670]

Every Midwestern family is the same

[@davidvh1831]

Day 2 of asking for “Midwest Nice vs. Southern Hospitality” @Charlie Berens

[@edefyinggravity]

Yes! Charlie needs to pair up with Matt Mitchell from It's a Southern Thing!

[@BostonSarah]

Loved this video....Your Mom is hysterical!!!!

[@lindapawson3445]

Loved your cooking show with your Mom!! Bring her on again!

[@ClaudiasCuties]

I love how his mom looks at him like his terrible 2’s are still in full effect 😂😂😂

[@HomerSimpsonSpringfield]

Me scrolls through comments My brain: "man i wish i said that "

[@TheSnowMooreShow]

My favorite video so far! I'm from Quebec and your channel (and You Betcha) are my recent favorites!!!

[@missfeliss3628]

WE NEED TO SEE UR MOM MORE ..LIKE EVERY EPISODE...SHE IS INCREDIBLE

[@healyfamily4]

Charlie’s life in a box 😂

[@karafuller3033]

It's a pretty small box...

[@wisconsineaglesfan7925]

@@karafuller3033 Well, with 12 kids he is (un)lucky there is any box at all.

[@moeruss2726]

Did your Mom really have 12 kids? She’s a Saint! Loved the video. More videos with Mom’s recipes please. Proud Wisconsinite here! 🏈🧀🍺

[@chrissyhill7890]

I'm wondering also....Like shes must have the patients of a saint to put up with 12 kids

[@victorialaur]

Yup, she really does have 12 kids!

[@rogaineablar5608]

Yep he has family photos in some videos.

[@magnolia8626]

Wow! That garden is IMPRESSIVE!

[@chicagogucci3884]

We so want your mom she's the best ,more videos with mom please 🙏