CREAMY OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

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Creamy Old-Fashioned Potato Salad image

I've been making this comforting salad since I was old enough to help Mom in the kitchen. -Karen Taylor-Guthrie, Cedar Point, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 22 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
5 pounds red potatoes
12 hard-boiled large eggs
3 cups finely chopped celery
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vinegar and mustard. Cool without stirring to room temperature., Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain; rinse in cold water and drain again., Set aside one hard-boiled egg for garnish; chop the remaining eggs. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, chopped eggs, celery and onion. Whisk the mayonnaise, pepper and remaining salt into cooled milk mixture. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with reserved egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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