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Mom's Special Potato Salad
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 18
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
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
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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. Yield: 18 servings (3/4 cup each).
By RecipeOfHealth.com