Mom's Special Potato Salad Recipe

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A rich and creamy homemade dressing is the perfect base for the potatoes, celery and onion...and any other ingredients you might want to add to this traditional salad. It's always a hit. —Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota

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Mom's Special Potato Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 18 Servings
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Ingredients

  • DRESSING:
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • Dash salt
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • SALAD:
  • 6 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 10 large)
  • 5 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • Pepper to taste, optional

Directions

  • In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the eggs, sugar, vinegar, cream, butter, mustard and salt until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Fold in mayonnaise. Chill until preparing salad.
  • For salad, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery and onion. Add dressing and pepper if desired; stir until blended. Chill until serving. Yield: 18 servings (3/4 cup each).

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 318 calories, 22 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 169 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Mom's Special Potato Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2009, p65

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Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2012 by Lindalu50

My favorite potato salad ever and so easy to make.

Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by mjjc

I made this recipe Sunday & it was an extreme hit. It's not difficult, I did add hard boiled eggs. It's very good, different than any potato salad I have ever tried. Very creamy!! A must try!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2011 by Meroe

This is the best potato salad I have ever had in my 79 years! Love, it.

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2011 by Meroe

This is the best potato salad I have ever had in my 79 years! Love, it.

Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2011 by tigress9

similar to my mothers recipe--very good

Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2011 by aug2295

We loved this! A little on the sweet side and this recipe also makes a lot, but it will go fast. It was pretty easy to make.

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2009 by ssnzimmermann

Very Good! Good flavor.

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2009 by tommypoo

This was absolutely the best potato salad I've ever had. I have been looking for just the right recipe, and this is it!

 
 

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