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The Best Homemade Potato Salad

This creamy homemade potato salad is made with tender potatoes and a rich, flavorful dressing using mashed egg yolks for extra richness. It's an easy, classic side dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Russet Potatoes (2 lbs)
  • 2 Hard boiled egg yolks mashed
  • 1 rib celery diced
  • 1/4 white onion diced
  • 1/4 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp dill relish
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • sugar as needed
  • 1.5 tbsp chicken bouillon powder may add more as needed

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, mashed egg yolks, dill relish, celery, bell pepper and onion. Mix well. Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Rinse and peel potatoes. Dice them into medium-size cubes and place them in a pot of cool water.
  3. Season the water with chicken bouillon powder and bring the potatoes to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork- tender. Drain and let cool.
  4. Mash a small portion of the cooled potatoes to create a creamy base.
  5. Gently fold the potatoes into the prepared dressing until well combined.
  6. Taste and adjust with a little more salt and pepper if desired.
  7. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    8. Don't skip tasting and adjusting- this is where the flavor really comes together.

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Notes

Using only the egg yolks helps create a richer, creamier potato salad without any extra chunks. If you prefer more texture, you can chop and add the egg whites as well.