grandmaw's potato salad

high point, NC
Updated on Feb 26, 2013

This recipe comes from trial and error. I've taken bits and pieces from memories of the potato salads that I had throughout the years from my grandmother, my aunts, my friends and blended them into a potato salad that my family enjoys today.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Blend
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound potato, peeled and cubed
  • 6 large hard boiled eggs - chopped
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle cubes - less if desired
  • 1 medium onion, chopped - more or less as desired
  • 2 medium celery stalks - chopped less if desired
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill pickle juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

How To Make grandmaw's potato salad

  • Step 1
    Place potatoes in a large sauce pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Step 2
    Coarsely chopped eggs, onion and celery. Combine eggs, onion, celery and pickle cubes in a large bowl. Add potaoes. Stir to combine.
  • Step 3
    In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, mustard, pickle juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well. Pour over the potato mixture, stir to combine. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

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Category: Potatoes
Method: Blend
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Potatoes

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