Classic Creamy Potato Salad Recipe

 Looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing side dish that works for cookouts, picnics, or family dinners? This classic potato salad recipe is just what you need. It’s creamy, flavorful, and packed with all the good stuff—eggs, crunchy celery, sweet pickle relish, and just the right seasonings. Plus, it's super easy to make at home.

Ingredients:

• 5 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup chopped celery (about 2–3 stalks)
• ½ cup chopped onion (yellow or white)
• ½ cup sweet pickle relish
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon celery salt
• Ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prep the potatoes: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the potatoes (peeled or unpeeled—it’s your choice!) and cook for about 15 minutes, or until they’re tender but not falling apart. Drain and let them cool. Once they’re cool enough to handle, peel (if you haven't already) and chop them into bite-sized chunks.
2. Cook the eggs: While the potatoes are cooking, place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10–12 minutes. Drain, cool under cold running water, then peel and chop the eggs into chunks.
3. Mix it all up: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, pickle relish, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic salt, celery salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until everything is well mixed and coated in that creamy dressing.
4. Chill time: For the best flavor, cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This helps all the flavors come together perfectly.
5. Serve and enjoy! Once chilled, give it one last stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve it up!

There you have it—a simple and satisfying potato salad that never fails to impress. Whether you’re bringing it to a potluck, BBQ, or just making it as a tasty side for dinner, this creamy classic is sure to be a hit. Make it ahead, chill it well, and watch it disappear fast. Enjoy!

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