Moms Classic Potato Salad Recipes

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a very large pot of cold water then bring to a boil. Boil for 20-30 minutes or until a knife can be easily inserted into the centers.
• Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan then cover with cold water 1" above the tops. Bring to a boil, place a lid on top, and then remove from heat and let sit for 12 minutes. Drain then plunge into ice water or run under cold water for a few minutes. Peel eggs then chop and place into the refrigerator.
• Mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl then set aside.
• When potatoes are tender, remove to a colander with tongs. When cool enough to handle, but still warm, use a paring knife to help peel potatoes then chop into large pieces and place in a large bowl. Drizzle 3/4 of the dressing over the warm potatoes then toss to combine. Cover then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
• When ready to serve, add remaining dressing, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, chopped hard boiled eggs, and salt to potatoes then mix to combine, adding more mayonnaise to reach desired consistency.

GRANDMA'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine flour, sugar, salt, mustard and pepper. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Gently stir in vinegar., Chop and set aside 1 hard-boiled egg; chop the remaining hard-boiled eggs. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onion and eggs; add dressing and stir until blended. Refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with reserved chopped egg and, if desired, sliced green onions.

MOM'S CLASSIC (CREAMY) POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender (about 10 - 20 minutes).
• Remove from water and let cool on the counter.
• Hard boil the eggs.
• Place potatoes (with skins) and hard boil eggs in the refrigerator overnight.
• Peel and dice the potatoes and place in a bowl.
• Peel and dice the eggs and place in the bowl with potatoes. (Note: Reserve 7 egg slices to decorate the top of potato salad.).
• Dice onion and add to the potato and egg mixture.
• In another bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard, and Miracle Whip until smooth.
• Pour on top of potatoes, egg, and onion and gently mix until thoroughly combined.
• Smooth out the top and sprinkle with paprika and arrange 7 egg slices on the top.
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours to let the flavors meld.
• Enjoy!

MOM'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a covered saucepan, cook potatoes (still whole and unpeeled) in boiling salted water for 25 to 30 minutes until fork tender; drain well and cool long enough to handle. Peel (with a paring knife) and cube potatoes. Transfer to a large bowl; add onions and eggs. Combine mayonnaise or salad dressing, sugar, celery seed, vinegar, yellow mustard, salt and curry powder. Add mayonnaise mixture to potatoes. Toss lightly to coat potato mixture. Cover and chill thoroughly (preferably overnight). Makes 8 servings.
• 2. Serve with additional hard-cooked eggs, sliced, as decoration and sprinkle lightly with paprika (and parsley, if desired).
• 3. You can double the recipe (use 5 lbs potatoes) for larger groups.

MOM'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together.
• chill.
• EAT!

MOM'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Serve warm or chill.