What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!

Patti LaBelle's potato salad is the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, with just the right amount of spice (since you control how much goes into it).

20 red potatoes, boiled and chopped
12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 bunch celery, chopped
green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
habanero chiles, chopped finely
jalapeno peppers, chopped finely
sweet relish
yellow mustard
mayonnaise
chopped white onion
black pepper
seasoned salt
celery seed
paprika (for garnish)
Combine the potatoes, eggs, and celery in a large bowl. Add any of the other ingredients in amounts as desired. Mix gently to combine.
Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to chill before serving.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.


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reviews & comments
August 5, 2020
My family has made ours this way for years, EXCEPT for the hot stuff, 'cause not everyone likes that. WE also 'season to taste'.
July 1, 2013
I am the kind of cook who needs measurements so I usually shy away from recipes like this. However I love Patti's mac and cheese recipe so I just had to try it. Took a bit of effort to figure out the amounts of the other ingredients to add and I'm assuming that not ALL have to be added. I will keep tweaking it but I think this is a winner.
December 25, 2010
This is the best recipe ever. I have used it for years and my whole family loves it.