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Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

By: Kathy Anderson

"Kathy Anderson of Wallkill, New York recalls, 'This traditional recipe has been passed down through several generations in my mother's family.'"

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings

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

Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain and cool.
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.
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.