Copycat Famous Dave's Shakin' The Shack Potato Salad

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Potato salad is a must for picnics and BBQs. This copycat recipe is extra creamy with mayo, sour cream, and hard boiled eggs and has a bit of tang from pickle relish and jalapenos.

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serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

3 reviews

ingredients

3 pounds russet potatoes
1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
1 tablespoon finely minced jalapeno pepper, seeded
5 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
1/4 cup pickle relish

directions

Place the potatoes in a pan with enough water to cover them by 1-inch. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the potatoes until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes well then place in a covered container in the refrigerator until well chilled.

When the potatoes are cold, peel them and cut into cubes.

In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well. Stir in the celery, onion, bell pepper, pimiento, and jalapeno. Mix well.

Gently fold the cubed potatoes, hard boiled eggs, and relish, mixing just until the potatoes are coated in the dressing.

Cover the bowl and chill 4-10 hours before serving.

nutrition data

385 calories, 29 grams fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

Gwen REVIEW:
September 25, 2020

This was great so close to the famous Dave's!
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
July 3, 2020

This is almost exactly as my family has been making for decades, except for the mustard & the jalapenos.
Nate REVIEW:
July 5, 2013

This is a good recipe that everyone enjoyed.

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