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Hot German Potato Salad Recipe
There’s nothing quite like a delicious bowl of authentic German Potato Salad to pair with a delicious summer barbecue. The combination of bacon, bacon drippings, onions, and vinegar provides tons of flavor, while the potatoes provide a creamy texture.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 6 cups Peeled potatoes cut in half if large (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds -we prefer Yukon gold or red potatoes, but Russett potatoes will also work)
- 12 lices Bacon
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1/2 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar more or less, to taste
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 Tablespoon dijon or spicy brown mustard (optional)
- 2-3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with at least 1 inch of water. Generously salt the water (about 1 Tablespoon of salt), then bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork. Drain well and slice potatoes into thick discs or chunks. Set aside.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove from the pan, crumble, and set aside, reserving at least 2 Tablespoons of the bacon grease.
- Cook the onions in the bacon grease over medium heat until softened and starting to brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, celery seeds, and mustard. Bring to a boil, then add potatoes, parsley, and half of the crumbled bacon. Toss to coat the potatoes and evenly heat everything through, then transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the remaining crumbled bacon and chopped parsley. Serve warm.
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Notes
- This recipe is on page 119 of my cookbook, House of Nash Eats Everyday!
Nutrition Information
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
542mg
(23%)
Potassium
763mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
102IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 542mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 763mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 102IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.