GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD

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Our Fourth of July feast wouldn't be complete without this chilled old-fashioned potato salad. It's my grandma's treasured recipe. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 pounds medium red potatoes
Water
DRESSING:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
SALAD:
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice potatoes; cool completely., For the dressing, in the top of a double boiler or metal bowl over barely simmering water, heat 1 cup water, butter and vinegar until butter is melted. In a small bowl, beat eggs; add sugar and cornstarch. Add to butter mixture; cook and stir until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Stir Miracle Whip into cooled dressing mixture; fold in whipped cream. Stir in onion, green onions, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss lightly to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled., To serve, top with hard-boiled eggs; sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Hacker Aanad
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This potato salad is a family favorite. We make it every year for our summer cookouts.


SUSHMA RAI
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I followed the recipe exactly and my potato salad turned out great!


Tegan Summerfield
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This potato salad is too bland for my taste.


FARHAD ALI TEHMOOR
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my potato salad turned out too salty.


Mike Preye
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This potato salad is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Ahtasham Khan
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I added some chopped bacon to this potato salad and it was amazing!


Prince Chaudhary
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I used a different type of potato than the recipe called for, and it turned out great.


Asia Majid
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This potato salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Ali Thanks
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I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Crystal Wright
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This potato salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Collie Griffith
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I made this potato salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


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


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