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Creamy homemade potato salad in a ceramic bowl garnished with paprika and egg slices

Classic Potato Salad for Family BBQ Nights

Learn how to make a creamy, old-fashioned potato salad that's perfect for backyard gatherings. This budget-friendly recipe uses simple ingredients for a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 810 -10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs chopped (reserve 1 for garnish)
  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Paprika for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place potato cubes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork but not falling apart.
  3. Drain potatoes in a colander and spread them on a baking sheet to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. While potatoes cool, make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled potatoes, celery, onion, chopped eggs (reserving one egg for garnish), and pickle relish.
  6. Pour dressing over potato mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
  7. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, slice reserved hard-boiled egg and arrange on top. Sprinkle with paprika for color.