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mom's creamy potato salad

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

This is my dads favorite potato salad. My mom passed away many years ago but I have her recipe and my dad goes crazy over it when I make it for him

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mom's creamy potato salad

  • 6 lg
    russet potatoes peeled and small cube
  • 1 lg
    onion chopped
  • 1 c
    pickle slices chopped
  • 6 lg
    boiled eggs 4 chopped 1 sliced
  • DRESSING
  • 2 c
    miracle whip
  • 2 Tbsp
    prepared mustard
  • 2 tsp
    celery seed
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 tsp
    sweet paprika
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley for garnish

How To Make mom's creamy potato salad

  • 1
    boil the potatoes in salted water until soft. About 15 minutes. Place the onion, pickles and chopped egg in a large bowl. Drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water until cooled and add to bowl.
  • 2
    Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together except paprika and parsley.Whisk until well incorporated.
  • 3
    Stir the dressing into the potato mixture. Add the sliced boiled egg to top of dish. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with fresh parsley.

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