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Creamy Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

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

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Creamy Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

Prep: 1 hour Cook: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 22 Servings

60 20 80

Ingredients

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-cooked eggs
3 cups finely chopped celery
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

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-cooked 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. Yield: 22 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 285 calories, 20 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 134 mg cholesterol, 500 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Old-Fashioned Potato Salad in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2005, p208

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Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2011 by dschultz01

Had good taste and texture, but next time I would use less celery and onion. I personally don't care for a "crunchy" potato salad.

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by Rose0508

I made this for a group of deer hunters and it went over very well. I added dry ranch seasoning, parsley, dill, and additional pepper. I also used less potatoes for a creamier salad. Delicious!

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2008 by Redphilly

Too much work.