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a creamy potato salad made with a creamy mayonnaise, garlic powder, celery seed, salt and pepper dressing
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My Favorite Potato Salad

This is a traditional Southern creamy mayonnaise based Potato Salad, This potato salad recipe is versatile and suitable for various tastes, making it ideal for gatherings with loved ones. It can be easily adjusted to meet your family's preferences.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American Southern
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Mary Lou Coon

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs peeled potatoes and cut into chunks 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes are best
  • cup Blue Plate mayonnaise
  • tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic salt or to taste
  • 3 large eggs (boiled, peeled, and chopped)
  • cup dill pickle relish (or sweet) I like dill but you can customize to your liking. For a different twist, try combining equal amounts of both sweet and dill pickle relish

Instructions

  • Place the peeled potato chunks into a 4-quart saucepan and cover with water. (Note: I always salt my water to taste to give the potatoes a bump in flavor). Bring potatoes to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes just until potatoes are tender. Test after ten minutes. You want a fork to pierce the potato but it should not break apart. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • In a small pot, place 2-3 eggs and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the eggs boil for 11 minutes. After that, remove the pot from the heat and let the eggs sit for a couple of minutes. Rinse the eggs under cold water and let them cool until you are ready to peel them. Once peeled, cut each egg in half and remove the yolk from the white. I like to mash the yolk with a fork until smooth and set it aside. Then, chop the egg whites coarsely.
  • Combine mayonnaise with mashed egg yolk and mix until smooth. Add white pepper, onion powder, garlic salt, chopped egg whites, and either dill pickle or sweet pickle relish, depending on your preference. ( I do not drain the relish) Mix until everything is thoroughly blended.
  • Add the mixture to the cooked, slightly cooled potatoes. Gently mix until the potatoes are well coated, but avoid overmixing to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours before serving to enhance the flavors. I prefer to prepare this recipe and refrigerate it overnight for the best flavor combination.
    Before serving, taste it to see if more salt is needed, then mix gently again.
  • Optional: Dress it up with green onions or chives before serving.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g