How to Make Potato Salad for 50 People

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Leaving the skins on

   The skins may split, which is fine.
   
   You can cook in batches.
   
   Choose potatoes roughly all the same size for even cooking.
   
   You can cut larger potatoes in half before cooking.
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   Step 2: cook the potatoes in salted water until easily pierced with a fork.

   , You can cool them on the counter or in the refrigerator. , If you like the skins on, skip peeling them and just cube them. , Salt and pepper the cubed potatoes lightly. ,, Mix well. , The milk thins out the dressing so that is easier to spread. , Fold them in gently to mix the potato and egg mixture together. , Stir gently to coat the potatoes and eggs with it. Try not to break up the potatoes too much. ,, You can serve this dish over ice to keep it cold.
   
   Place a slightly larger bowl with ice in it under the bowl of potato salad.
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   Step 3: Drain water off the potatoes once cooked.

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   Step 4: Set the potatoes onto a cookie sheet to cool slightly.

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   Step 5: When potatoes are still warm

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   Step 6: peel them.

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   Step 7: Cut the peeled potatoes into uniform cubes measuring about 3/4 of an inch.

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   Step 8: Place the cubes into large bowl.

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   Step 9: In a separate large bowl

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    Step 10: add all of the remaining ingredients except for the eggs and milk.

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    Step 11: Add the milk and mix again.

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    Step 12: Add the chopped eggs to the potatoes.

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    Step 13: Add the dressing.

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    Step 14: Store the potato salad at a cool temperature

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    Step 15: between 35-40 degrees/1.6-4.4ºC.

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    Step 16: Serve in one large bowl or several small ones.

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