Grandma's Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Grandma's Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine; ¼ cup vinegar; 5 eggs (3 of them hard boiled); ½ cup sugar; 4 ½ teaspoons cornstarch; ¾ cup mayonnaise; ¾ cup heavy cream, whipped (I use half and half or just milk, it's a little runny but works if beaten very cold); 6 lbs red salad potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced (I just use regular potatoes and cube); ½ cup chopped onion; ¼ cup sliced green onion; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 leaf lettuce (optional); paprika

Servings: persons

1 cup water
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine
¼ cup vinegar
5 eggs (3 of them hard boiled)
½ cup sugar
4 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
¾ cup mayonnaise
¾ cup heavy cream, whipped (I use half and half or just milk, it's a little runny but works if beaten very cold)
6 lbs red salad potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced (I just use regular potatoes and cube)
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup sliced green onion
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 leaf lettuce (optional)
paprika

1
In the top of a double boiler over boiling water, heat water, butter and vinegar.
2
(I skip the double boiler and just prepare over very low heat and have never had a problem.)
3
In a bowl, beat two eggs (the ones that are not hard boiled); add sugar and cornstarch.
4
Add to butter mixture; cook and stir constantly until thick, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
6
Stir in the mayonnaise; fold in the whipped cream.
7
In a large bowl, toss potatoes, onion, green onions, salt and pepper.
8
Pour the dressing over and mix gently.
9
Chill.
10
Serve in a lettice lined bowl if desired.
11
Garnish with the 3 hard cooked eggs and sprinkle with paprika.

1509

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, ¼ cup vinegar, 5 eggs (3 of them hard boiled), and more.

Yes, Grandma's 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.

Grandma's Potato Salad

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