How to Make Creamy Carolina Potato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something comforting about a creamy and rich potato salad that reminds us of gatherings with family and friends. And when it comes to a classic potato salad recipe, it's hard to beat the South Carolina style. With its rich and tangy flavors, Creamy Carolina Potato Salad is a must-have for any barbecue, picnic, or potluck.

Creamy Carolina Potato Salad is a combination of tender potatoes, hard boiled eggs, celery, and a creamy dressing that brings everything together. The unique...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch paprika, or as desired

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, cool, and chop potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Combine chopped potatoes and eggs in a large bowl.
  • Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, pimento peppers, green onions, bacon, mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt, black pepper, celery seed, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Pour dressing over potatoes and eggs; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle potato salad with paprika.
  • Nutrition

    252 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 307mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 599mg