Moms Creamy Potato Salad Recipes

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 CLASSIC POTATO SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the potatoes in the pot and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until the potatoes are cool. Cut the potatoes into ½" chunks, peeling the skin off as you go (although if you like, you can keep the skin on).
• Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Pour in the vinegar, then add in the celery, onion, boiled egg, pickles (if desired), mayo, and seasonings. Using a spatula, stir the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill, for about 1 hour.

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 CREAMY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

MOM'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together.
• chill.
• EAT!