Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

My grandmother is from Germany and this recipe reminded me so much of her potato salad. It's the best recipe I've found so far!!

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Jen

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2011

First time ever having german potato salad & definitely won't be the last. Smelled wonderful while cooking. Much tastier while still hot, but ok chilled.

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CAIRA01

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2011

Very tasty and very easy! Made for lots of get-togethers and everybody loves it and there is never any left over.

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2011

This was fabulous. The recipe was fabulous in and of itself and my guests were raving about this recipe. The only modification I would make next time is to add 50% more potatoes and double the "sauce." Likewise, I would add a teaspoon or two of dried mustard seed - It gives it a more traditional flavoring. I like my hot german potato salad a bit on the saucy side - getting it too dry is so "blegh." Might as well boil plain potatoes and eat them right out of the pain with only a dash of salt and other flavor. But it IS the best recipe base I have ever used, and was well loved by those I served. (made a German dinner - Bratwurst, German potato salad, braised red cabbage, sauerkraut and Brussels sprouts.)

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Philip

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: North Plains, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2011

My sister used this recipe last weekend. Everyone was loving the dish. On my drive home, I was hankering for more of the Hot German Potato Salad. This weekend I am going to make it and add it to my favorite list of foods. It was THAT good!

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tbrown

Home Town: Pioneer, Ohio, USA

Living In: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2011

my husband and I decided to make a German meal tonight, something we have never done, and I came across this recipe. It turned out GREAT! We actually both agreed that maybe it had a little too much bacon and plan on cutting back next time, but aside from that, we will definitely be making this again! Great Oktoberfest menu item!!!

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foodiefun

Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2011

We really liked this recipe! I used 1/2 the sugar and no celery seed and it was wonderful! I usually only make true german potato salad, but this was a very refreshing change and an excellent cold weather dish. Thanks so much for sharing!

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KARENPAULA

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2011

Super good! I used 8 medium red potatoes and thought it was just the right amount for the sauce. My recommendations would be to add a few tablespoons more vinegar and make sure the potatoes are completely cool when you slice them. Next time I will be making mine ahead of time and refrigerating them so they're easier to slice.

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Jaxson13

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Home Town: Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Lakeville, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2011

This looks very good but I think I'll stick to my centuries old one that I finally allowed to be published in my new church cookbook. I use 5 lbs. (exactly) of red potatoes and dice them quite large (they do shrink up when adding sauce). Also, after doing the bacon (same amt. and crumble same way), and sauteeing the 3/4 c. onions, I add 3/4 cup sugar (now use Splenda). Stir until almost melted. Then add 1 tsp. mustard, or more to taste and 2 T. flour. Stir thoroughly. Then add 1 c. white vinegar (I use anything but Heinz) and 1 c. water. These two items must be exact. Then I add 1 c. chopped celerg and salt and pepper to taste. Add crumbled bacon. Stir until thickened and cooked down to desired thickness. Pour over peeled and diced potatoes and mix thoroughly. Allow to stand for 15 minutes. Must be served warm.

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rab1738

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2011

This is an excellent recipe. However, I have one thing to add as told to me by my German neighbor. The key to a good German Potato Salad is to NOT sautee the onions. Chop them fairly small and add them to the final cooking time. They add a little burst of crunch and taste. Try it.

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