Best Moms Creamy Potato Salad Recipes

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MOM'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD



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My mom has made this potato salad recipe ever since I can remember. I took her recipe and "tweaked" it a tad. Everyone loves it. It's always a hit at family gatherings and potlucks.

Provided by Fran Murray

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium russet potatoes
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1 1/4 c mayonnaise or mayo salad dressing
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp celery seed
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp prepared yellow mustard
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp curry powder (secret ingredient)
6 large hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
paprika

Steps:

  • 1. In a covered saucepan, cook potatoes (still whole and unpeeled) in boiling salted water for 25 to 30 minutes until fork tender; drain well and cool long enough to handle. Peel (with a paring knife) and cube potatoes. Transfer to a large bowl; add onions and eggs. Combine mayonnaise or salad dressing, sugar, celery seed, vinegar, yellow mustard, salt and curry powder. Add mayonnaise mixture to potatoes. Toss lightly to coat potato mixture. Cover and chill thoroughly (preferably overnight). Makes 8 servings.
  • 2. Serve with additional hard-cooked eggs, sliced, as decoration and sprinkle lightly with paprika (and parsley, if desired).
  • 3. You can double the recipe (use 5 lbs potatoes) for larger groups.

MOM'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD



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This is my dads favorite potato salad. My mom passed away many years ago but I have her recipe and my dad goes crazy over it when I make it for him

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large russet potatoes peeled and small cube
1 large onion chopped
1 c pickle slices chopped
6 large boiled eggs 4 chopped 1 sliced
DRESSING
2 c miracle whip
2 Tbsp prepared mustard
2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 c sugar
1 1/2 c milk
2 tsp sweet paprika
2 Tbsp fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. boil the potatoes in salted water until soft. About 15 minutes. Place the onion, pickles and chopped egg in a large bowl. Drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water until cooled and add to bowl.
  • 2. Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together except paprika and parsley.Whisk until well incorporated.
  • 3. Stir the dressing into the potato mixture. Add the sliced boiled egg to top of dish. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with fresh parsley.

GRANDMA'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad is just like Grandma's.

Provided by Frank David

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds red potatoes, peeled
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool enough to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into cubes.
  • Mix mayonnaise, celery, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add potatoes and mix to combine. Stir in eggs and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 47.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 794.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

MOM'S POTATO SALAD



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So Easy and SO good! My Mom has made this for years, I love the dressing, this is the only recipe I use for potato salad.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boiled potatoes, cut in chunks
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2-1 onion, chopped
6 green onions, sliced thin
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/3 cup Miracle Whip
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
salt and pepper
paprika (optional)
parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss together.
  • chill.
  • EAT!

MOM'S CLASSIC (CREAMY) POTATO SALAD



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This is the Potato Salad I had grown up with...nothing compares to it. So after getting frustrated at my mom's lack of measuring, I was finally able to get the right measurements for my Mom's Classic (Creamy) Potato Salad.

Provided by mgaspervich

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 Cups, 12-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 -8 russet potatoes (with Skins)
6 eggs, hard boiled
1 large onion, diced
6 tablespoons white vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2-3 teaspoons yellow mustard, prepared
2 cups Miracle Whip
1/2-1 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender (about 10 - 20 minutes).
  • Remove from water and let cool on the counter.
  • Hard boil the eggs.
  • Place potatoes (with skins) and hard boil eggs in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Peel and dice the potatoes and place in a bowl.
  • Peel and dice the eggs and place in the bowl with potatoes. (Note: Reserve 7 egg slices to decorate the top of potato salad.).
  • Dice onion and add to the potato and egg mixture.
  • In another bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard, and Miracle Whip until smooth.
  • Pour on top of potatoes, egg, and onion and gently mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Smooth out the top and sprinkle with paprika and arrange 7 egg slices on the top.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours to let the flavors meld.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 104.1, Sodium 400.3, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 12, Protein 5.7

MAMA'S POTATO SALAD



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This old-fashioned potato salad recipe doesn't have many ingredients, so it isn't as colorful as many that you find nowadays. But Mama made it the way her mother did, and that's the way I still make it today. Try it and see if it isn't one of the best-tasting potato salads you have ever eaten! -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 to 3-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 10 medium)
6 hard-boiled large eggs
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and cool. Peel potatoes; cut into chunks. Separate egg yolks from whites. Set yolks aside. Chop whites and add to potatoes with onion., In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over potatoes; toss well. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish with egg slices and paprika. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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