Papa Phil's Potato Salad

⏱ 75 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 Beginner Cook

This is a treasured family recipe for a classic potato salad, passed down to keep a loved one's tradition alive. It features tender potatoes and hard-boiled eggs combined with crunchy onion and celery, all coated in a uniquely sweet and creamy dressing. The salad requires chilling before serving, making it an ideal make-ahead dish for picnics and parties. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, it's a wonderful choice for any home cook.

Papa Phil's Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs potatoes
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup Miracle Whip
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • salt and pepper

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes until they are tender, which should take around 1 hour.
  2. Allow the potatoes to cool, then peel them and cut into cubes.
  3. Place the eggs in a pan and bring them to a boil.
  4. Switch off the heat, cover the pan, and leave the eggs to sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Peel the cooked eggs and slice them.
  6. Combine the potato cubes, sliced eggs, chopped onion, and chopped celery in a large bowl.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip, cooking oil, sugar, and milk.
  8. Pour the prepared dressing over the potato mixture and stir everything to combine.
  9. Season with salt and pepper according to your preference, then refrigerate the salad for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium75500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryBeginner Cook
Authorblueyedkansan