GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD

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Our Fourth of July feast wouldn't be complete without this chilled old-fashioned potato salad. It's my grandma's treasured recipe. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 pounds medium red potatoes
Water
DRESSING:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
SALAD:
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice potatoes; cool completely., For the dressing, in the top of a double boiler or metal bowl over barely simmering water, heat 1 cup water, butter and vinegar until butter is melted. In a small bowl, beat eggs; add sugar and cornstarch. Add to butter mixture; cook and stir until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Stir Miracle Whip into cooled dressing mixture; fold in whipped cream. Stir in onion, green onions, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss lightly to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled., To serve, top with hard-boiled eggs; sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Daniel Phala
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This potato salad is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Anu Adetunde
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I've tried many potato salad recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of creamy and tangy, and the potatoes are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Braziliran Anod
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This potato salad is a must-try for any potato salad lover. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with veggies. I highly recommend it!


Julius Rimmey
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Overall, this is a good potato salad recipe. It's easy to make and it tastes great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Info.awaisalyan
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I found the potatoes to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some salt and pepper to the water when you're boiling them.


Naeemah Rahumat
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This potato salad is a bit too mayonnaise-y for my taste. I would recommend using less mayonnaise or adding some sour cream or yogurt to lighten it up.


Jared Aus
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I love the addition of hard-boiled eggs and celery to this potato salad. It gives it a nice crunch and extra flavor.


hamidi mujeeb
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This potato salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a great dish to bring to a potluck or picnic.


Sheeza Jutt
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I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anthony Jesse Silva
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This potato salad is the perfect side dish for any summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, with a tangy dressing that really brings out the flavor of the potatoes. I also love that it's easy to make ahead of time, so I can focus on the main course


Tshepo mabasa
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Grandma's potato salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet packed with flavor. I love the creamy dressing and the crunch of the celery and onion. I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit at potlucks and family gath


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