Spicy Potato Salad Recipe

It's Spicy Potato Salad -- A Delicious Recipe! How to make an absolutely delicious spicy potato salad that is both yummy and spicy! Here is yet another yummy recipe that I offer up for your consideration. Trust me, while my grandmother passed down to us grandchildren her traditional Hungarian and Eastern European recipes, this is one that was not grandma's recipe.

This is my special, best-ever recipe unveiling all the secret ingredients in this lens with my delicious spicy potato salad recipe -- oh yumm!

Why not try making some as that special side dish for Halloween, Thanksgiving or even Christmas? That's right! This is not just a summer salad. When throwing that special get-together, try this recipe. Doing a pot luck? It'll work for that too.

Do you know that spicy potato salad is great for so many functions? Try it on picnics with fried chicken or tailgating with hamburgers on the grill or even for Super Bowl Sunday with your guests bringing their favorite accompaniments.

Spicy potato salad is great as a summer recipe that transitions into fall and then winter and even spring. It's a recipe good for all four seasons! You can eat this tasty side dish in the Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring months as it's good any time of year!

Do you seriously want to know how to make an absolutely delicious spicy potato salad that is both yummy and a tad bit spicy! You will be making a mark with the best recipe by far - for something with a kick in the pants hot spice!

Photo Credit: Delicious Spicy Potato Salad prepared by JaguarJulie.

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Once you try my recipe, you won't want to go back!Have you ever tasted SPICY potato salad?

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My Spicy Potato Salad Recipe

On the ingredient list for my Spicy Potato Salad recipe, you will note some surprise ingredients go into making my recipe -- ah, revealed finally.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Brand substitutions will work just fine, especially if you happen to have a particular brand(s) that you love! I also will make another variation of this potato salad with new potatoes; i.e., red-skinned potatoes! BUT, my ingredients basically STAY THE SAME!

Ingredients

48 oz. Publix deli southern style potato salad
16 oz. Publix hot all natural chunky salsa
5.75 oz. can Lindsay sliced green pimiento olives
2.25 oz. can Lindsay sliced black olives
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 large Vidalia onion
4 Tbsp. Kraft creamy horseradish sauce
Dash of Spice Islands cayenne pepper
Dash of Lawrys garlic salt
Dash of McCormick fancy paprika
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Eggs: Boil the eggs for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Chop into small pieces.
2. Onion: Chop into small pieces.
3. Green Olives and Black Olives: Drain off the liquid.
4. In a large mixing bowl, add the deli potato salad, chopped eggs, chopped onion, salsa, green olives, black olives, creamy horseradish sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt. Blend all ingredients well.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste and additional cayenne pepper, if needed.
6. Transfer to serving dish: I like to use a large acrylic bowl or glass dish that will show off the pretty colors of the spicy potato salad.
7. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Refrigerate. It is best served chilled.

The Ingredients That Make the Salad!

Publix hot all natural chunky salsa. For my spicy potato salad recipe, I like the hottest and chunkiest salsa! This is probably THE secret 'killer' ingredient in my spicy potato salad. I generally use the HOT rather than MEDIUM strength -- again, it is a preference! This is the ingredient that gives my spicy potato salad the nice 'pinkish' color. I opt for the Publix generic brand as I couldn't pick from all the other killer brands of salsa. If you've got a favorite salsa, then this would be the recipe to use it!

Kraft creamy horseradish sauce. This is rather a secret ingredient for my recipe of spicy potato salad! This particular horseradish sauce is another of the 'secret' ingredients that keeps my friends guessing as to its identity. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked, "What is THAT I'm tasting in your potato salad?" P.S. Depending upon the group that will be eating my spicy potato salad, I might actually increase the amount of this ingredient!

Lindsay sliced black olives. The black olives give a special exotic taste to my spicy potato salad! These black olives are a product of California. To me, it is a preference whether or not the chef opts to add black olives to food dishes. I personally use black olives in most dishes that benefit from this savory and distinctive taste.

Lindsay sliced green pimiento olives. I find that green olives compliment black olives in my spicy potato salad recipe! These green pimiento olives add a nice 'bite' to my spicy potato salad along with color. They are a product of Spain -- giving your American potato salad a international, European flair!

Vidalia onions.THE onion of choice for my spicy potato salad recipe! The Vidalia onion is my #1 choice of onions over all other onions. When that product of Georgia is not available, I've both onions from Chile, Costa Rica or Peru, I think. If I can't get any of those particular onions, I'll opt for a Spanish onion.

Another Secret Ingredient. Today's recipe used red 'new' potatoes and the addition of 3 Tbsp. of light sour cream! Instead of sprinkling paprika on top, I opted for cayenne pepper!

Mixing up another batch of Spicy Potato Salad
With red potatoes - I love those new potatoes!

Cost per Plate for MY Spicy Potato Salad Recipe!
It's well worth the price. My spicy potato recipe yields just over 72 oz. which is enough for at least 15 servings! That's about $1.00 per serving.

Get a Clear Acrylic Serving Bowl!

Looking for a clear acrylic bowl similar to mine, I found the Prodyne SB-3-C Acrylic Salad Bowl with Servers.

This bowl has carved artful designs along with accent legs.

It is a fairly larger size and can accommodate 6 quarts of salad of any kind including hot and spicy! A plus for you is that the acrylic servers are included.

Hot and Spicy : Why Not?
You control it. "You haven't tried potato salad until you've kicked it up a notch with Spicy Potato Salad! Try it ... you'll like it!" --The Brand Ambassador JaguarJulie!

P.S. I WAS the Official Squidoo Comfort Foods Contributor! Did you know that? Well, you probably guessed it. You know potatoes are probably one of the first comfort foods in history? Thanks for checking out my comfort food recipe today.

Do you make spicy potato salad? Have a special recipe or secret ingredient you'd like to share? Well, what are you waiting for ... let me hear from you!

History: Spicy Potato Salad : A Delicious Recipe was originally created on Squidoo by JaguarJulie on May 11, 2008.

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms and Onions

Make it a hearty meal with Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms and Onions. Add a little cayenne pepper and make it spicy! I like my scrambled eggs with the extras like cheese, mushrooms and onions.

Today I am sharing a easy to make, delicious recipe that you can customize to feature your favorite cheeses. One option is to add a slice of three of your favorite cheeses. Or, you can opt to just add the one; you decide! I also like a lot of onions and mushrooms.

You will find that this is a tasty dish not only for breakfast, but for lunch or dinner. Who says scrambled eggs are only for breakfast? Oh, and if you like it spicy, like me, you'll appreciate adding a little more of the cayenne pepper! They'll be asking, "What's that I taste? It has a little kick to it!"

All photos and content copyright JaguarJulie.

Just Say Cheese!
I like a little cheese in mine; how about you? Oh gosh, I seriously had a flashback to many years ago in Atlanta, Georgia. It was the weekend and I was over my friend Beverly's house. She loved making scrambled eggs with cheese. I do think Beverly inspired me to expand my horizons and consider blending different kinds of cheeses in my cooking.

When I scramble my eggs, they usually have something extra in them. Today, I am sharing my favorite way of preparing them.

Oh, and I like it spicy too. I am always adding a dash or two of cayenne pepper to the recipe. It's good for you and it does give the taste a spicy heat that is quite pleasant.

I had another friend from FujiFilm, Mike, who used to travel with a bottle of Tabasco Sauce in his briefcase. He was always sprinkling it on his scrambled eggs. I've tried that and it is a good additive along with spicy salsa.

And, who says you have to only prepare this for breakfast? I've also had it for lunch and even for dinner! You getting hungry?

P.S. I WAS the Official Squidoo Comfort Foods Contributor! Did you know that? Well, you probably guessed it. You know the incredibly delicious egg and all its incredible recipes has become one of my favorite comfort foods! Any time of day.

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms and Onions Recipe

Who doesn't love scrambled eggs? I remember many years ago learning how to make scrambled eggs in my Home Economics class at Roehm Jr. High School in Berea, Ohio. I honestly can't think that any of my fellow students didn't ace this class! Back then, the recipes were very simple!

Personally, I like to add stuff to mine! I like to change up the cheeses -- sometimes I will use all Colby Jack or Muenster or Sharp Cheddar. Other times I will use a slice of each! And maybe I will add a bit more onions and mushrooms.

Also, the amount of cayenne pepper can make this dish very spicy! You choose how much.

Ingredients

• 3 Large Eggs
• 3 Tablespoons Milk or Water
• 1/2 Cup Diced Onions
• 2/3 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
• 3 slices of Cheese - Colby Jack, Muenster, Cheddar
• Dash of Cayenne Pepper<
• Dash of Salt and Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Butter

Instructions

1. Crack your large eggs into mixing bowl and beat until blended.
2. Add your milk or water and blend; set aside.
3. Melt butter in frying pan on medium heat.
4. Add onions and fry until softened and lightly golden.
5. Pour in egg mixture.
6. Add in mushrooms.
7. Place slices of cheese on top.
8. Season with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.

You'll Need a Teflon-Coated Frying Pan!

For this recipe, I couldn't have done it without my frying pan!

I've actually had my eye on a little jazzier edition of pan ... like this one. It's the TeChef - Art Pan 11" Frying Pan, Coated 5 times with Teflon Select Non-Stick Coating (PFOA Free) / Induction Ready. I like everything about this item! The color, the style, the features.

When I was growing up ... in the 1950s ... we didn't have teflon-coated frying pans! I remember that brillo pad that I had to use to scrape the stuck on foods like eggs and cheese. Today, we are fortunate to have non-stick!

This is an incredibly stylish pan. Did you notice it is purple? I love that color and never thought I'd see it in a frying pan. This pan has 5 coats of teflon ... I can't imagine any of your breakfast foods sticking to this pan ... they will all come out on your dish.

How To Make This Recipe!

I know it's easy, but I wanted to share my tasty photos!

The onions have been fried until golden and the egg mixture along with mushrooms have been added.

Now for the addition of the "kick" -- cayenne pepper has been added to spice it up.

Half each of the three slices of cheese and add it on top of the mixture.

Fold in all the ingredients in the frying pan until cooked thoroughly.

You are ready to serve your dish. This is enough for two. Serve with toast and maybe some bacon or sausages.

Poll : Your Favorite Way to Prepare Eggs?
How do you like them? Which way do you like your eggs?

1. Scrambled
2. Sunny-Side UP
3. Fried Hard
4. Poached
5. Soft Boiled
6. Hard Boiled

Thanks for Visiting!
I love getting feedback on my recipes. Do you have a favorite ingredient for your recipe?

History: Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms and Onions was originally created on Squidoo by JaguarJulie on May 8, 2014. On May 8, 2014 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content.

Easy Cheesy Omelet with Mushrooms and Onions

Not just for breakfast any more! It's Easy Cheesy Omelet with Mushrooms and Onions, a hearty egg meal. I love omelets especially with cheese. Here is my recipe for an easy cheesy omelet with mushrooms and onions that is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

In fact, for me, it was my dinner last night! I had been busy all day with such a variety of chores and appointments, that I was worn out at the end of my work day. Nothing was thawed and what to have for dinner was a dilemma.

Why not eggs? I thought, I could make my Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms and Onions recipe. But, I didn't want scrambled eggs.

Hey, I know ... let's not scramble it, but make an easy omelet instead. And, let's have it with a fresh brewed cup of Costa Rica Tarrazu Whole Bean Coffee! So, here it is! With a dash of cayenne pepper to make it spicy ... just like ME! Oh, and toasted jalapeno cheddar bread on the side. Enjoy.

All photos and content copyright JaguarJulie.

I love CHEESE and Cayenne Pepper!
You might have already known that. Yes, I grew up loving cheese although today I surely eat more of it. I always say that is how I get my calcium since I never liked milk. I've always felt I was lactose-intolerant.

There are so many excellent cheeses on the market. I think the only thing that holds me back, personally, from using some of them in my recipes is the cost!

Have you seen the prices on some of the cheeses? Holy smokes ... a lot more than a gallon of gasoline or a pound of meat.

So, for us budget conscious shoppers and chefs, we have to find those cheeses that work in price and taste.
I've found that the Publix brand is pretty tasty ... especially for my scrambled eggs and omelets. In today's recipe I used Publix cheese!

P.S. Cheese is a major comfort food for me along with cayenne pepper!

By the way, did you know that I was seriously the Official Comfort Foods Contributor on Squidoo? And, how appropriate to think about the incredibly edible egg ... it is a humble food; one of my favorite comfort foods that can transition to being a comfort food any time of day! Don't you just love how easy this comfort food recipe is to make?

I mean, I think everybody can do it. It's not that tough to break a few eggs. This is your time to get creative ... pick the cheese that you love. Use all of one kind, or try different ones mixed together.

You can be pleasantly surprised at the delicious taste. In this serving, I opted to add two slices of jalapeno cheddar demi loaf toasted as my side.

My Easy Cheesy Omelet with Mushrooms and Onions Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Large Eggs
• 3 Tablespoons Milk or Water
• 1/2 Cup Diced Onions
• 2/3 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
• 3 Slices of Cheese - Colby Jack [optional: Muenster, Cheddar]
• Dash of Cayenne Pepper
• Dash of Salt and Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• Optional: 2 Slices of Toast - Jalapeno Cheddar Demi Loaf

Instructions

1. Crack your large eggs into mixing bowl and beat until blended.
2. Add your milk or water and blend; set aside.
3. Melt butter in frying pan on medium heat.
4. Add onions and fry until softened and lightly golden.
5. Add in mushrooms and fry lightly, stirring mixture.
6. Pour in egg mixture and allow to firm up.
7. Place slices of cheese on top.
8. Season with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.

How To Make This Recipe!
It is easy and it is definitely cheesy!

We've jumped to this step because it is an easy recipe! Notice how it is all one cheese : Colby Jack and that the slices are whole.

Once the omelet has cooked and the eggs are set, you fold it over in the frying pan. You can almost taste, if not smell it!

Add some toast on the side. I made it spicy with Jalapeno Cheddar Demi Loaf from Publix. It has the texture of rye bread which I like.

The final product ... my easy cheesy omelet with mushrooms and onions and toasted jalapeno cheddar bread.

The Most Important Tool

For this recipe, I couldn't have done it without my frying pan!

I've actually had my eye on a little jazzier edition of pan ... like this one. It's the TeChef - Art Pan 11" Frying Pan, Coated 5 times with Teflon Select Non-Stick Coating (PFOA Free) / Induction Ready. I like everything about this item! The color, the style, the features.

Keeping in mind that I am an artsy gal, I think this one captures my spirit. Hey, it's purple!!

Poll : What's Your Choice of Eggs?
One or the other or both? How do you like your eggs?

1. Omelet
2. Scrambled
3. Both Equally
4. Something Else!

Thanks for Visiting!
Let me know what you thought. Make it cheesy ... if you like!

History: Easy Cheesy omelet with Mushrooms and Onions was originally created on Squidoo by JaguarJulie on May 16, 2014. On May 18, 2014 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content.