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Potato Salad with Miracle Whip

Norma Jean's Potato Salad with Miracle Whip really is the BEST ever! It combines russet potatoes and egg whites with a creamy dressing made from egg yolks, Miracle Whip, and more. SO good and it reminds me of summers in Iowa!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy potato salad, potato salad with Miracle Whip
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 309kcal
Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds russet potatoes - cooked, peeled, and sliced
  • 14 large eggs - cooked and separated
  • 2 cups Miracle Whip
  • 1/2 cup sugar - or use a little less
  • 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard - heaping
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • salt and pepper - to taste
  • onions - optional, to serve

Instructions

  • Clean potatoes (leave peel on) and place in large stock pot. Cover with water, season liberally with salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until fork tender, approximately 45 minutes. Remove potatoes from pan.
    5 pounds russet potatoes
  • Cook eggs according to stove top or instant method. See blog post for details and directions.
    14 large eggs
  • Peel potatoes (while they are still warm) and slice in small bite-sized slices into a large mixing bowl.
  • When eggs are cool, separate yolks from whites. Slice the whites into the mixing bowl with the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
  • Place yolks in a separate mixing bowl, and mash. Add the other dressing ingredients - the Miracle Whip, sugar, yellow mustard, vinegar, and half and half. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
    2 cups Miracle Whip, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard, 1/4 cup Apple Cider vinegar, 1/4 cup half and half, salt and pepper
  • Pour the dressing over the potatoes (while the potatoes are still slightly warm) and egg white slices. Mix well, test for seasonings, and adjust accordingly.

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Notes

  • Try the Miracle Whip! It's a required ingredient to get the true taste of Norma Jean's potato salad!
  • Be a bit liberal with the salt when cooking potatoes. This is the best time to add flavor! Also, test the potato salad and add extra salt and pepper, as needed.
  • This potato salad is the best served fresh. But it's also delicious for several days, stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 899mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 10.8mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2.7mg