When to put paprika on potato salad

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Funny. OP asked when I put the paprika on and I can't remember. I guess I make potato salad and deviled eggs on auto pilot.

Although, when I make potato salad, I usually put a couple of drops of Tapatio into the dressing and forego the paprika.

Where paprika makes a huge difference is on garlic bread. Load the bread with real butter, a sprinkle of garlic granules, a generous amount of parmesan cheese, and a good coating of paprika. Wrap in foil and turn it over a few times as it bakes so both sides get soaked in butter.

[Dirt Grinder]

Originally Posted by oregonwoodsmoke

...soaked in butter.

One of my favorite cooking terms.

[Gerania]

I would put it on shortly before serving... because that's what mom did. I don't put paprika on potato salad, so I don't usually have to think about this. Interesting question.

[StrkAliteN]

Originally Posted by Gerania

I would put it on shortly before serving... because that's what mom did. I don't put paprika on potato salad, so I don't usually have to think about this. Interesting question.

I am in the camp of just prior to serving also

I think if its sprinkled on hours and hours early it dissolves alittle into more splotches of color than actual powder sprinkled application which is more visually appealing to most

I have been to many a cookout in my time and I think its 50-50

Those who do and do not add the paprika

I myself like super fine freshly ground pepper on my tater salad. That is my personal fav as far as tastes ( not looks )

I also prefer non super mustardy yellowish. I much prefer more chunky robust ( drier ) made from red potatoes than other spuds.

My mom always used ID russets I believe as a kid and hers was the best. never had that runny yellowish hue to it

[Ohiogirl81]

Whenever you like?