Grandma Sophie's Smashed Potato Salad

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Out of this world potato salad! My grandma made this for every occasion and now I have carried on with this tradition. I think that the goodness comes from the simplicity.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled, cut into 2 inch chunks

  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and finely diced

  • ½ cup finely chopped dill pickle

  • 2 cups mayonnaise

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Boil potatoes until soft, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove potatoes to a large bowl.

  2. While the potatoes are still warm but not steaming, stir in the hard-cooked eggs with a fork. Mix in the dill pickle, then stir in the mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt. Continue to stir until potatoes are smashed and not many big chunks remain.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

642 Calories
46g Fat
52g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 642
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 1352mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 56mg 62%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 1238mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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