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Ingredients
| red potatoes: 5 lbs |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 Tbl |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| ground mustard: 1/2 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/4 tsp |
| distilled vinegar: 3/4 cup |
| water: 1/4 cup |
| eggs: 3 (lightly beaten) |
| green onions - spring or scallion (chopped): 1 cup (thinly sliced) |
| sour cream: 1 1/2 cups |
Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
Credit: AllRecipes
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"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 -
Servings
16 serving(s)
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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.