Gaye's Hot Cheese Potato Salad

Gaye's Hot Cheese Potato Salad

Contributed by : Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission

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Canadian Recipes : Salad Recipes

Gaye McGee humbly admits she’s not a chef by trade—but her Hot Cheese Potato Salad has become a star at every family gathering. This rich, creamy dish blends tender red potatoes with green olives, onions, and melty Velveeta cheese for a comforting, crowd-pleasing favourite.

A country classic straight from her Malden Center kitchen, Gaye’s potato salad is a warm reminder that the best dishes come not from fancy techniques, but from a heart full of love. Now, she’s happy to pass it along to your table too!

Total Time

24 hours

Prepare Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour

Recipe Servings

Not Mentioned

Ingredients for
Gaye's Hot Cheese Potato Salad

15 to 20 medium-size red skin potatoes
1 cup green olives with pimento
1 bunch green onions
450g box of Velveeta cheese
Hellman’s Mayonnaise

How to Make
Gaye's Hot Cheese Potato Salad

Boil potatoes whole and store in fridge overnight in a plastic bag
Next day peel potatoes and cut up into bite-size pieces and put into mixing bowl
Slice up olives
Cut up onions
Cut up cheese into small cubes
Mix everything together with potatoes
Add mayonnaise and mix in well, covering all ingredients
Put into an 8" x 11" baking dish and cover
Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until cheese bubbles on top
Serve hot and enjoy!