Janie's Creamy Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Janie's Creamy Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 medium red potatoes, cooked and diced; 1 ½ cups mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon regular yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 celery ribs, finely diced; 1 cup minced red onion; 5 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped; ½ cup dill pickle, diced; 1 tablespoon pickle juice; 1 tablespoon fresh dill; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon celery salt; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

8 medium red potatoes, cooked and diced
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon regular yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 celery ribs, finely diced
1 cup minced red onion
5 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped
½ cup dill pickle, diced
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika

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Cut potatoes into equally sized quarters.
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Boil in salted water til fork tender then cool to room temperature.
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Mix all wet and dry ingredients (everything except the celery, onions, and pickles) in a large separate bowl.
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Add potatoes and stir til incorporated, then add celery, onions and pickes.
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Carefully stir in the hard boiled eggs.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Springle paprika on top before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 medium red potatoes, cooked and diced, 1 ½ cups mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Janie's Creamy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Janie's Creamy Potato Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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