Have you ever been in charge of a BBQ and you're the one who gets stuck with all the leftover potato salad? It always seems like there's a gallon of that stuff leftover no matter how many people came to the party. And potato salad seems like one of those things you can only stand to eat as leftovers for a couple of days before you're sick of it or start fearing ptomaine poisoning. Well, guess what? I have a great solution to using up that bucket of mustard colored goop...bake it!
WHAT??! Yes, I'm serious, you can actually bake leftover potato salad. Think about it, potato salad already has all the elements of a good casserole: a starch, veggies, a fat based sauce and seasoning. Once you realize this, the baking conclusion becomes obvious!
All you really need to add to potato salad to make it bake well is an egg. I add an egg to help hold it together and give it a little structure when you cut into it. So put your potato salad in a bowl and mix an egg (or two, if you really have a lot) really well into it and then maybe add some additional seasoning you might like such as paprika or garlic salt and parsley. Then just dump it into a baking dish and bake around 350 for 20-30 minutes or however long it takes until a light crust begins to form on the top and the smell of baked potatoes starts filling the kitchen.
That's it. You took a worn out picnic staple and turned it into something hot and hearty for supper. You'll love how the potatoes are now soft and melt with the creamy sauce in your mouth! You could even add cheese on top for an extra treat.
Let me know if you have other solutions for leftovers that are unique or unusual but work really well!
