Creamy Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Creamy Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons salt, divided; 3/4 cup milk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 5 pounds red potatoes; 12 hard-boiled large eggs; 3 cups finely chopped celery; 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped; 2 cups mayonnaise; 3/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
5 pounds red potatoes
12 hard-boiled large eggs
3 cups finely chopped celery
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon pepper

1
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
2
Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vinegar and mustard. Cool without stirring to room temperature.
3
Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain; rinse in cold water and drain again.
4
Set aside one hard-boiled egg for garnish; chop the remaining eggs. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, chopped eggs, celery and onion. Whisk the mayonnaise, pepper and remaining salt into cooled milk mixture. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with reserved egg.

2195

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons sugar, 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons salt, divided, 3/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Creamy Old-Fashioned 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.

Creamy Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

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