How to Make World's Best Potato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to summer gatherings and cookouts, potato salad is a staple dish that is always a hit with guests. However, not all potato salads are created equal. If you're looking for a potato salad recipe that will impress even the most discerning palates, look no further than the World's Best Potato Salad. This recipe takes the classic potato salad to a whole new level with its delicious blend of flavors and textures.

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Ingredients

  • 6 medium potatoes
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 6 large hard-cooked eggs, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • 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.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together sugar, 2 beaten eggs, and cornstarch in a saucepan; season with salt.
  • 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.
  • Peel and dice potatoes. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with hard-cooked eggs, onion, celery, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Stir dressing gently into the bowl of potato salad until evenly coated. 
  • Chill before serving, 3 hours to overnight.
  • Nutrition

    555 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 315mg
    • Sodium: 790mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 321mg