Ingredients:
5 lbs potatoes, cooked and cubed ( about 9-10 medium potatoes)
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise ( Hellman’s is best for this, do not use salad dressing)
1 1/2 cups sour cream
5 tablespoons melted butter
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt ( or to taste, or use white salt)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 -5 green onions, chopped
1 small onions, finely
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, finely cubed ( or coarsley shredded)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded ( or to taste)
2 cups finely chopped cooked ham ( or use cooked chopped chicken or turkey) (optional)
Directions:
TO SERVE HOT AS A CASSEROLE; grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish (or use a casserole dish that will hold the mixture).
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream and melted butter, garlic powder, seasoned salt and black pepper until well combined.
Mix in green onion and yellow onion.
Add in the cooked cubed potatoes, cubed cheese and ham (if using) mix with a large spatula until well combined.
Transfer/spread the mixture to prepared casserole dish.
At this point you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours until ready to bake.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Remove from oven and sprinkle the grated cheddar on top; return to oven and bake 5-8 minutes more or until the cheese has melted.
TO SERVE AS A COLD POTATO SALAD; make as stated in steps 3-5 reducing the melted butter to 2 tablespoons.
Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or more before serving.
DELICIOUS!
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.