Hot Potato Salad

Recipe has potential, but is way over the top in mayo, cheese, and cream.  If I prepare again, I will reduce amounts of all.

I have never reviewed a recipe, even though I read reviews and find great recipes on the Internet all the time.... That being said, I am compelled to review this because it is just so darn good and a little bit different. I didn't want to do au gratin or scalloped potatoes, I wanted something similar but "different", and this recipe delivered. Yes, it was tedious to make but it was worth it. Served it to 10 multi-generational family members for Easter dinner and everyone loved it! The night before Easter I boiled the potatoes and pre-cooked the bacon in the microwave, but it still took a good amount of time to finish prepping and put together the next day. The only thing I changed was that I pre-cooked the bacon (as suggested by a reviewer) and I drained and rinsed the olives before adding them. I didn't add any salt because I figured the olives were salty enough. I printed this recipe and I'm sure I will use it again and again for large gatherings. It goes great with honey baked ham!

This recipe is a keeper, one to hand on to your family. The only thing. i did differently was to fry the bacon and crumble it first, then top the potato salad with it. That way I didn't have to worry about the broiler.

Outstanding recipe. Very versatile. I have done this twice, the second time I peeled/cubed the potatoes first( in cold water), then boiled them. The recipe calls for boiling the potatoes first , then peeling/cubing them, which is a hassle in countless ways. If someone wants to explain why the recipe version is better, I am all ears, but I don't see it. Peel, cube, (cold water bath/storage), then boil. Perfect. The Velveeta needs to be frozen for 1 hour, minimum. 45 minutes is not long enough , I gathered up the Velveeta that could not be grated (15 %), and just chopped it myself, no big deal. My wife does not like olives, so I just used drained/minced pimentos and drained/mild Hatch green chili peppers found in the ethnic or condiment aisle. It turned out fine. I can see substituting the recipe green olives w/pimento for : artichoke hearts/quartered and drained, and maybe a few capers, drained. I really liked the pimento/mild green chili peppers ( both canned), Enjoy !

I wish my grandmother would have had Jackie's recipe. I made this for a family Easter dinner and everyone went crazy over it. Deserves more than 5 stars. This is a recipe you pass on to the people you love. Thanks Jackie!

I wish I could give this six stars as it's that good. I always make the recipe exactly as printed as I feel that's the fair way to do it when rating. I had a shallot and some fresh garlic that I wanted to add to the recipe but will try that next time. This is a versatile dish that could be changed many ways such as adding ham. Can't wait to make this for my picky grandkids.

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This potato salad is to die for... it's totally decadent and so sinful you'll enjoy every mouthful. Try it!!

This recipe is very time consuming, but it is well worth it!!!

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