Cajun Potato Salad Recipe – Spicy Southern Side Dish

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably homemade or high-quality)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp Creole or Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 3 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp dill pickles, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp capers, drained and chopped
• 1 tsp hot sauce (Louisiana-style preferred)