Aunt Dots Potato Salad Recipes

AUNT KATHY'S OLD-FASHIONED POTATO DONUTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Beat sugar and shortening together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir well. Stir in mashed potatoes. Add flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir using a sturdy spoon, as mixture will be thick. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour so that dough will be less sticky and easier to work with.
• Lightly flour a countertop and place plastic wrap on top of dough; roll out to desired thickness. Cut into strips or use a donut cutter to make traditional round donuts.
• Lower donuts carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until 1 side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and continue frying until other side is golden, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining donuts.
• Transfer donuts to a wire rack to cool.

AUNT ELEANOR'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of cold water add potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook just until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. In a separate pan add eggs to cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Drain and cool eggs under cold running water. Peel eggs and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, celery, pickle or relish and vinegar. Stir well to combine. Pour dressing over potatoes and toss to coat. Season to taste with paprika and salt. Refrigerate until cool before serving.

AUNT PENNY'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the mayo, mustard, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot add the potatoes and fill the pot with water, covering the potatoes by an inch or two.
• Cover, bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender. Strain and cool to room temperature.
• Place the (cooled) cooked potatoes into a large bowl. Add in the celery, onions, green peppers (if using) and chopped hard boiled eggs.
• Pour in the dressing and toss to combine.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed before covering and refrigerating until you're ready to serve.

AUNT PATTY'S POTATO SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together. Serve at room temperature.

AUNT J'S BEST POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and cook the potatoes to medium soft and then drain, slice, and cool.
• Mix the mayonnaise and sour cream together, then mix in the remaining ingredients.
• Fold the dressing into the potatoes and let the salad stand at least 3 hours, or overnight.