My Mom's Potato Salad
Created by Chef shapeweaver on August 23, 2012
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 25m
- Cook Time: 4h
- Recipe #6291
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes (russet potatoes, washed, do not peel)
- 4 large eggs (hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped)
- 1 large egg (hard-boiled egg, sliced)
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt,or to taste
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- Paprika, optional
How to Make
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Step 1: Place potatoes in a large Dutch oven,add enough water to cover potatoes, cover.(tilt lid slightly so steam can escape)
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Step 2: Boil until fork tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
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Step 3: Drain,place in "fridge" for about 30 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
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Step 4: Peel and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Step 5: In a large bowl, combine chopped eggs, mayonnaise, pepper, salt, and sugar, mixing well.
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Step 6: Add potatoes, making sure to coat all potatoes with mayonnaise mixture.
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Step 7: Chill for about 4 hours, or overnight is better.
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Step 8: Before serving, lay one sliced hard-boiled egg in a circle over the potato salad and sprinkle with paprika.