**Amish Potato Salad: A Taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country**
Amish potato salad is a classic dish from Pennsylvania Dutch Country, known for its creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor. This hearty and flavorful salad is a staple at potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. Made with simple, everyday ingredients like potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, and a tangy dressing, Amish potato salad is a versatile dish that can be served warm or cold, as a side dish or a main course. In this article, we'll share two delicious Amish potato salad recipes: a classic version and a modern twist with bacon and cheese. Whether you're a fan of traditional Amish cooking or looking for a new take on a classic dish, these recipes are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
AMISH POTATO SALAD FROM COOK'S COUNTRY (AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN)
You can substitute an equal amount of celery salt for the celery seed, but if you do, eliminate the (unflavored) salt from the dressing. Make sure to use sturdy Yukon Golds here, fluffy russets will fall apart in the salad.
Provided by Shirlsaw
Categories Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- COOK POTATOES Bring potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and enough water to cover by 1 inch to boil in large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes.
- PREPARE DRESSING While potatoes simmer, microwave vinegar and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves, about 30 seconds. Process vinegar mixture, mustard, 1 hard-cooked egg yolk (reserve white), celery seed, and ½ teaspoon salt in food processor until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl.
- SEASON POTATOES Drain potatoes thoroughly, then transfer to large bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons dressing over hot potatoes and, using rubber spatula, gently toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until cooled, at least 30 -minutes, stirring gently once to redistribute dressing.
- ASSEMBLE Whisk sour cream into remaining dressing. Add remaining hard-cooked eggs and egg white to dressing and, using potato masher, mash until only small pieces remain. Add dressing and celery to cooled potatoes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 -minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. (Salad can be refrigerated in airtight container for 2 days.).
AMISH POTATO SALAD
This is an authentic recipe from a family that makes it and sells it at a local market. Amish potato salad is sweeter than regular potato salad. PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTN TO STEP 3! You DO NOT pour the whole dressing on - you pour on as much as you want. You might want to pour a little bit and let it sit overnight and pour on more the next day as it will soak in.
Provided by Rebecca
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop potatoes, eggs, onion and celery finely. Place in bowl.
- Combine dressing ingredients in another bowl. Mix well.
- Pour in parts and mix with potato mixture until desired wetness is received.
- Mix well to blend. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 225.5, Sodium 1492.7, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 38, Protein 11.1
AMISH POTATO SALAD
I got this from an Amish cooking website. It takes some time to make, but it's super easy. This is pure comfort food! Note: a reviewer said that this tastes even better after a day of refrigeration; allowing the flavors to meld. Also, feel free to use a little less sugar if you'd prefer.
Provided by Kathy D
Categories Potatoes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. The best way to boil potatoes is to start out by covering them with cold water in a large pot, then bring it to a boil. Cook them for approximately 20 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and let them cool.
- 2. While the potatoes are cooking, you can put the eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt into a pan and whisk it all together. Then, stir in the vinegar, milk, and mustard. Cook this mixture over medium heat, while stirring. You want it to thicken. Do this for approx.10 minutes. Then take the pot off the heating element and stir in that butter. Put it in the fridge until it's cooled down. Once it's cooled, you can stir in the mayonnaise.
- 3. Peel the cooled potatoes (you can leave them unpeeled if you prefer your potato salad more rustic). Cut the potatoes into roughly medium-sized pieces and then put them into a big bowl. Give them a good, but gentle, toss as you add the onion, celery, carrots, celery seed and hard-cooked eggs.
- 4. Last, you can gently fold in your prepared dressing. Refrigerate. Relax. You're done! It tastes the best after a day of chilling because the flavors really get a chance to meld together for max enjoyment.
AMISH POTATO SALAD
I use to make batches of this for my husband to take to work with him for lunch. Amish potato salad is sweeter than most so keep that in mind if you don't like sweet potato salad. Sorry, cooking time is a guess.
Provided by Queen Dana
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut the potatoes into big chucks and boil until tender with a fork. Drain and set aside.
- In a large sauce pan over low heat whisk together the ingredients for the dressing. Continue untill thickens and chill for about 2 hours.
- In a large mixing bowl or container toss together the salad ingreidents and then carefully mix in the chilled dressing. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 365.2, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11.2, Protein 4.1
AMISH POTATO SALAD
This is like the potato salad I grew up with in Pennsylvania Dutch country. This has a sweet and sour dressing and is distinctively yellow.
Provided by melissa master cavell
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Creamy Potato Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
- While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in the vinegar, milk, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Refrigerate until cool, then stir in the mayonnaise.
- Peel the potatoes if desired, and cut into medium dice. Place in a large bowl, and toss with the onion, celery, carrots, celery seed and hard-cooked eggs. Gently fold in the dressing. Refrigerate until serving. I personally like this to sit for at least a day before serving to let the flavors blend, but you may serve it as soon as it is chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 162.6 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 425.3 mg, Sugar 23.3 g
AMISH POTATO SALAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by Julee
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and enough water to cover by 1 inch to boil in large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes. While potatoes simmer, microwave vinegar and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves, about 30 seconds. Process vinegar mixture, mustard, 1 hard-cooked egg yolk (reserve white), celery seed, and ½ teaspoon salt in food processor until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Drain potatoes thoroughly, then transfer to large bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons dressing over hot potatoes and, using rubber spatula, gently toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until cooled, at least 30 minutes, stirring gently once to redistribute dressing. Whisk sour cream into remaining dressing. Add remaining hard-cooked eggs and egg white to dressing and, using potato masher, mash until only small pieces remain. Add dressing and celery to cooled potatoes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 -minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. Salad can be refrigerated in airtight container for 2 days.
Tips:
- Use a variety of potatoes: This will give your potato salad a more complex flavor and texture. Good options include red potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, and fingerling potatoes.
- Boil the potatoes until they are just tender: You don't want them to be too mushy. When you can easily pierce them with a fork, they are done.
- Let the potatoes cool completely before adding the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
- Use a light hand with the mayonnaise: You don't want the potato salad to be too heavy or greasy. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1/2 cup of mayonnaise for every pound of potatoes.
- Add some chopped hard-boiled eggs: This is a classic addition to potato salad and it adds a nice protein boost.
- Add some chopped celery and onion: These vegetables add a nice crunch and flavor to potato salad.
- Season the potato salad to taste: Add some salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like. You can also add a bit of mustard or vinegar for a tangy flavor.
- Chill the potato salad for at least an hour before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the potato salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
With these tips, you can make a delicious Amish potato salad that will be a hit at your next gathering. This classic dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So experiment with different ingredients and seasonings until you find a combination that you love.
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