Description
Relive the nostalgia with Grandma’s Potato Salad! This creamy, tangy, and flavor-packed dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. With its timeless flavors and a bit of love in every bite, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 pounds medium red potatoes
- For the Dressing:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4–1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup Miracle Whip
- For the Salad:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the Potatoes:
- Place potatoes in a stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- When cool enough to handle, peel and slice potatoes. Let them cool completely.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In the top of a double boiler (or metal bowl over barely simmering water), heat 1 cup of water, butter, and vinegar until butter is melted.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs and add sugar and cornstarch. Add this mixture to the butter mixture. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
- Transfer the dressing to a large bowl and cool completely.
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Whip the Cream:
- In a small bowl, beat the cream until stiff peaks form.
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Combine the Dressing and Salad:
- Stir Miracle Whip into the cooled dressing mixture. Fold in the whipped cream.
- Add the chopped onion, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Add the sliced potatoes and toss lightly to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled.
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Serve:
- To serve, top with sliced hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.
Notes
- Allow the potato salad to chill for several hours (or overnight) for best results, as this lets the flavors meld together.
- If you prefer a sweeter dressing, you can add a little more sugar.
- The whipped cream adds a light, fluffy texture to the dressing, giving the potato salad a creamy, smooth finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg