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Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Kathy Anderson PHOTO BY: IHAYES05

"Kathy Anderson of Wallkill, New York recalls, 'This traditional recipe has been passed down through several generations in my mother's family.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 12 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 5 pounds red potatoes
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain and cool.
  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, salt, mustard and pepper. Add vinegar and water; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add a small amount to eggs; return all to the pan. Cook and stir for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened and a thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
  3. Refrigerate until cooled. Peel potatoes if desired; slice and place in a large bowl. Add onions. Stir sour cream into dressing; pour over potato mixture and toss to coat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by outnumbered
This is simply the best. I halved the recipe and cut back the sugar to 1/3 c. I added the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by yesjessiam
I've made this for several family get togethers already and we fight over it. The second time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2007 by Mommyof3
I loved this recipe. I did not add the egg, because I wanted to add boiled eggs. so I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by blackheels
I rated this as a five, because it really is superb. Personally, however, I will cut the sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by Grill Sergeant
OMG this recipe was awesome! I played with it a little; I added about 1/2 cup of diced ham... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by hayhay2
I thought this recipe was really good, however I gave it 4 stars because I thought it was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2008 by IHAYES05
This potato salad is very good if you like trying new things and are willing to step outside... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2008 by Amber
This is THE best potato salad ever! Rave reviews from friends, especially when I added sauteed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by Mindi
This is a GREAT recipe! I didn’t try it with the green onions simply because I didn’t have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by Tammy476
Awesome! I changed it a bit by putting cooked egg in the finished salad as opposed to cooking... MORE