Freezing Potato Salad

[debodun]

I bought my Independence Day food supplies last Wednesday. I bought some store-made potato salad. Since I knew it would be almost a week until I would eat it, I stuck it in the freezer which I had never tried before. That was a mistake! It tasted okay, but the texture of the potatoes and consistency was unfavorably altered. If you ask why didn't I wait and buy it the day before planned consumption - because the store is a little drive. I didn't want to drive there just to get potato salad.

 

[tnthomas]

No problem with freezing most items, except possibly altering the texture. The real problem arises when items are put in the freezer and forgotten.

I use a Sharpie to write the date on the items I put in the freezer.

 

[terry123]

Never had any luck with freezing potato salad.

 

[Camper6]

Potato salad is so easy to make. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm going to make some today. Haven't had any for quite awhile.

I have found a way to cook the potato in the microwave oven. Hardly any tough preparation at all.

And I can select my own dressing.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I've never tried freezing potato salad but I have baked it with good results.

Mix the leftover potato salad with a handful or two of a grated cheese blend, dump it into a casserole, top with French's onion rings, crushed potato chips or bread crumbs and bake at 350-375 for 35-45 minutes until hot and bubbly.