Easy Southern Potato Salad 

 Easy Southern Potato Salad 

Classic creamy Southern potato salad with tender potatoes, eggs, and simple pantry flavors — perfect for cookouts and holidays!

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:
• 3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• ½ cup sweet relish
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Paprika, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add cubed potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, gently mash some of the potatoes, leaving others chunky for texture.
3. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, sweet relish, and chopped onion until creamy.
4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Fold in sliced hard-boiled eggs carefully.
6. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with extra egg slices and a light sprinkle of paprika.
7. Chill at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.

Pro Tip:
For authentic Southern flavor, add a splash of pickle juice or a pinch of sugar to balance the tang