Best German Potato Salad

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    245 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Best German Potato Salad

This German Potato Salad recipe is the perfect make-ahead salad. It is great when it's warm, of course, but it's equally as delicious when served at room temp. Perfect for picnics, cook-outs, and any other kind of gathering when a wonderful potato salad is needed.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • lb baby red potatoes
  • lb baby gold potatoes
  • 4 trips Bacon
  • ½ cup red onion chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth can substitute vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • ¼ cup dill pickles finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chives finely chopped
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Pierce the potatoes once with a sharp knife or fork (this will keep them from bursting in the oven). Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast them until tender, about 40 to 55 minutes. (check doneness by inserting a sharp knife).
  3. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut the larger ones in half and remove the skin from about half of them (the skin will be somewhat loose from being roasted). Place potatoes in a large bowl.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Keep the rendered bacon grease in the skillet.
  5. Over medium heat, sauté the chopped red onions in the bacon grease until soft, about 4 minutes. Turn off the heat. Crumble the cooked bacon and set aside.
  6. In a separate saucepan, add the chicken broth, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar and bring to a boil. Add the two mustards and the sautéed onions with the bacon grease. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Pour the warm dressing over the potatoes and add the chopped pickles, and most of the crumbled bacon and snipped chives (save some for garnish).
  8. Use two large wooden spatulas or spoons to gently toss the potatoes in the dressing. Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to absorb the dressing.
  9. Taste and add more salt, if desired. Top with remaining bacon and chives. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

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  • If you can't find baby potatoes, you can use larger ones. They will require a little longer baking. They are ready once the potato can easily be pierced with a sharp knife. 
  • Before baking the potatoes, we recommend piercing each potato once with a shark knife or fork. This will prevent any of the potatoes from bursting in your oven. 
  • The salad can be made 4 to 6 hours in advance of serving. Store in a container with a lid. We recommend not tossing with the bacon and chives until just before serving.
  • Leftovers (which are delicious) will keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 662mg (28%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 94IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 662mg 28%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 94IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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