Mom's Classic (Creamy) Potato Salad
Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
Serves: 12-20
Yields: 8 Cups
Ingredients
- 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)
Directions
- 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!
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