The Best Creamy Homemade Potato Salad

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🥔 The Best Creamy Homemade Potato Salad

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

  • 2½ lbs (1.2 kg) Yukon Gold or red potatoes
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or pickle juice)
  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (plus extra for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes
    Peel (optional) and cut potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
    Place in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil.
    Cook 10–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. Boil the eggs
    Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil.
    Turn off heat, cover, and let sit 10–12 minutes.
    Cool, peel, and chop.
  3. Make the dressing
    In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar (or pickle juice), salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Combine everything
    Add cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, onion, pickles, and dill.
    Gently fold until evenly coated (don’t overmix).
  5. Chill
    Cover and refrigerate at least 1–2 hours before serving for best flavor.
  6. Serve
    Sprinkle with extra paprika and fresh dill on top.

💡 Tips for “Best Ever” Flavor

  • Let it chill overnight — it tastes even better the next day.
  • Add crispy bacon for a smoky twist.
  • Use a mix of mayo + a spoon of sour cream for extra creaminess.

If you want, I can give you a Southern-style version or a lighter healthy version too 😉

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