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Amish Potato Salad

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"This is like the potato salad I grew up with in Pennsylvania Dutch country. This has a sweet and sour dressing and is distinctively yellow."
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 medium white potatoes with skin
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
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  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in the vinegar, milk, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Refrigerate until cool, then stir in the mayonnaise.
  3. Peel the potatoes if desired, and cut into medium dice. Place in a large bowl, and toss with the onion, celery, carrots, celery seed and hard-cooked eggs. Gently fold in the dressing. Refrigerate until serving. I personally like this to sit for at least a day before serving to let the flavors blend, but you may serve it as soon as it is chilled.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2005 by BAILEYBF
Made it for the 1st time last night and we all loved it. Very creamy. Next time I won't add... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by Cat Berner
I've made this recipe several times now, and I like the sweet flavor of it, though sometimes I... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2005 by KPTWMN
Wonderful! I also omitted the carrots (our least favourite veggie)as well as the butter. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2005 by Nancy Wojo
Everytime I make this potato salad everyone wants the recipe. I use a little more onion, no... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2005 by C2DRVRSWYF
Tastes just like I remember my Great Grandmother's potato salad tasting. Sogood! Definitely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2004 by mema
This was so good even though I didn't add the carrots and I had only celery seasoning instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2005 by Breeze
Used red potatoes instead of white. While this taste ok to good for us, I just plain thought... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2004 by MAMABEAC
Thanks for a delicious recipe. I've made a different cooked dressing for years and this one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2005 by heidi41271
This turned out tasty but too runny. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2005 by Caroline C