CREAMY OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

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I've been making this comforting salad since I was old enough to help Mom in the kitchen. -Karen Taylor-Guthrie, Cedar Point, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 22 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
5 pounds red potatoes
12 hard-boiled large eggs
3 cups finely chopped celery
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vinegar and mustard. Cool without stirring to room temperature., Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain; rinse in cold water and drain again., Set aside one hard-boiled egg for garnish; chop the remaining eggs. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, chopped eggs, celery and onion. Whisk the mayonnaise, pepper and remaining salt into cooled milk mixture. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with reserved egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Redwan Ornob (Ornobvlogs)
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This is my go-to potato salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Cheryl Lane
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This potato salad is delicious! I love the creamy dressing and the crunch of the celery and onion.


Ahmed Fathy
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I've been making this potato salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Angelina Perry
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This potato salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


RJ Ontor
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I made this potato salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Saeed Chishti
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This is the best potato salad I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are cooked to perfection.


Linda samal samal
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I've never been a big fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, I can't get enough of it.


Nafis Khan
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This potato salad is delicious! I made it for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Ssengonzi Johnkennedy
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I followed the recipe exactly and my potato salad turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste.


clearlevel skaters
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's the perfect dish to make when you're short on time or don't have a lot of ingredients on hand.


Akhter Satti
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This potato salad is a hit at every potluck I bring it to. People always ask me for the recipe.


Mnqobi Mthembu
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I've tried many potato salad recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Sumit Kamat
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This potato salad is just like my grandma used to make! It's creamy and flavorful, with the perfect amount of tanginess. I especially love the addition of celery and onion, which give it a nice crunch.