World's Best Potato Salad

World's Best Potato Salad

The best-ever potato salad is made with potatoes, eggs, and celery in a cooked dressing that's tangy, creamy, and the secret to this delicious side.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
555 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Peel and dice potatoes. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with hard-cooked eggs, onion, celery, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Step 3
While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together sugar, 2 beaten eggs, and cornstarch in a saucepan; season with salt.
Step 4
Stir in milk, vinegar, and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Refrigerate until cool, then stir in mayonnaise.
Step 5
Stir dressing gently into the bowl of potato salad until evenly coated. 
Step 6
Chill before serving, 3 hours to overnight.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 6 large hard-cooked eggs, diced
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup vinegar

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