Creamy Miracle Whip Potato Salad Recipe
This classic Potato Salad with Miracle Whip is a creamy, tangy side dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. Made with tender boiled russet potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a rich dressing of Miracle Whip, sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and half and half, it balances savory and sweet flavors beautifully. This recipe highlights simple ingredients transformed into a comforting, crowd-pleasing salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10-12 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Potatoes and Eggs
- 5 pounds russet potatoes
- 14 large eggs
Dressing
- 2 cups Miracle Whip
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup half and half
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Onions (optional, to serve)
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Clean the russet potatoes thoroughly and place them in a large stock pot. Cover with water and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until fork-tender, approximately 45 minutes. Remove the potatoes and allow to cool slightly.
- Cook the Eggs: While potatoes cool, hard-boil the eggs using your preferred method. Once cooked, cool eggs completely, then separate the yolks from the whites.
- Prepare the Potatoes: When the potatoes are cool enough to handle but still warm, peel off the skins and slice into small, bite-sized pieces. Transfer the potato pieces to a large mixing bowl.
- Add Egg Whites: Slice the egg whites and add them to the bowl with the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, mash the egg yolks thoroughly. Add Miracle Whip, sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and half and half. Mix well to create a smooth, creamy dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Finish: Pour the prepared dressing over the warm potato and egg white mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Optionally, garnish with onions before serving.
Notes
- Russet potatoes are ideal for a fluffy texture that holds dressing well.
- To speed up peeling, peel potatoes while still warm.
- Customize sweetness and tanginess by adjusting sugar and vinegar quantities to your preference.
- Optional onions add a fresh bite but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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