Cooked Deli-Style Dressing for Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Cooked Deli-Style Dressing for Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons sugar (if you prefer a sweeter dressing then increase sugar by a few tablespoons); 1 ¼ teaspoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon salt (I use 1 teaspoon seasoned salt); ⅓ cup cider vinegar; ½ cup half-and-half cream (or use milk, half and half is better); 1 -3 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (if you are a mustard lover add in 2 or 3 teaspoons); ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing!); black pepper (or to taste) (optional)

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar (if you prefer a sweeter dressing then increase sugar by a few tablespoons)
1 ¼ teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt (I use 1 teaspoon seasoned salt)
⅓ cup cider vinegar
½ cup half-and-half cream (or use milk, half and half is better)
1 -3 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (if you are a mustard lover add in 2 or 3 teaspoons)
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing!)
black pepper (or to taste) (optional)

1
In a saucepan whisk together 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2
Add in vinegar, half and half cream or milk, mustard and black pepper; bring to a simmer and cook whisking over medium-low heat heat until bubbly and thickened (about 4 minutes).
3
Stir in 2 tablespoons butter into the hot mixture until completely combined.
4
Cool slightly then refrigerate until completely cooled (about 2 hours).
5
Mix in the 1 cup mayonnaise (can use up to 1-1/2 cups, start with 1 cup and add in more if desired) until combined, then season with black pepper if desired.
6
*NOTE* if you are a mustard-lover you can add in a small amount more to taste after mixing in the mayonnaise (add in 1 teaspoon at a time as the mustard taste can overpower the dressing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons sugar (if you prefer a sweeter dressing then increase sugar by a few tablespoons), 1 ¼ teaspoons cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt (I use 1 teaspoon seasoned salt), and more.

Yes, Cooked Deli-Style Dressing for Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cooked Deli-Style Dressing for Potato Salad

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