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The BEST Potato Salad

The Best Potato Salad is made with potatoes, hard boiled eggs, scallions, and pickle relish and is perfect for summer BBQ's and cook outs!
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb. potatoes cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 c. thinly sliced scallions
  • 4 hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped

Instructions

  • Place potatoes in a large sauce pan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, relish, salt, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, brown sugar, and pepper.
  • Add the potatoes, scallions, and eggs. Stir until well combined.
  • Garnish with additional scallions and paprika if desired.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Food & Wine (June 2022)