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mom's creamy potato salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Fran Murray
Fountain Hills, AZ

My mom has made this potato salad recipe ever since I can remember. I took her recipe and "tweaked" it a tad. Everyone loves it. It's always a hit at family gatherings and potlucks. This recipe can be doubled for a large crowd.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mom's creamy potato salad

  • 6 md
    russet potatoes, a bout 2 1/2 pounds
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 7 lg
    hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped, divided
  • 1 1/4 c
    mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    celery seed
  • 2 tsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    curry powder
  • paprika
  • parsley, optional

How To Make mom's creamy potato salad

  • 1
    In a covered saucepan, cook potatoes (still whole and unpeeled) in boiling salted water for 25 to 30 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and cool long enough to handle.
  • 2
    Peel (with a paring knife) and cube potatoes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add onions and 6 hard-boiled eggs.
  • 3
    In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise (or salad dressing), sugar, celery seed, vinegar, yellow mustard, salt, and curry powder.
  • 4
    Add mayonnaise mixture to potatoes.
  • 5
    Toss lightly to coat the potato mixture. Cover and chill thoroughly (preferably overnight).
  • 6
    Serve with additional hard-boiled eggs, sliced, as decoration. Sprinkle lightly with paprika (and parsley, if desired).
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