MOM'S SPECIAL POTATO SALAD

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A rich and creamy homemade dressing is the perfect base for the potatoes, celery and onion...and any other ingredients you might want to add to this traditional salad. It's always a hit. -Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

DRESSING:
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash salt
2 cups mayonnaise
SALAD:
6 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 10 large)
5 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
Pepper to taste, optional

Steps:

In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the eggs, sugar, vinegar, cream, butter, mustard and salt until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Fold in mayonnaise. Chill until preparing salad., For salad, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery and onion. Add dressing and pepper if desired; stir until blended. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.