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Creamy Potato Salad

Creamy mashed potatoes are the base of this potato salad that is perfect for a BBQ or family/friends get-together.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chilling Time3 hours
Total Time4 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 25 servings

Ingredients

  • 10 pounds yellow potatoes, cubed
  • 18 boiled eggs, peeled
  • 3 cups mayonnaise
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 12 bacon sliced, chopped
  • 6 large dill pickles, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • sprinkle of paprika is desired

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted water, boil potatoes until cooked through.
  • Drain potatoes and mash. Set aside to let cool.
  • When potatoes are cooled, add boiled eggs and mash eggs into potatoes.
  • Stir in mayonnaise, green onions, bacon and pickles.
  • Add salt and pepper and stir well.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
  • Garnish with paprika if desired.

Notes

We don't peel the potatoes to make this salad, but if you prefer, you can peel them. 
If the salad appears too dry, add additional mayonnaise a little at a time until desired creaminess is reached.