READY IN 55 mins

Brian's German Potato Salad

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"This is the best German Potato Salad recipe. I made a few changes on a recipe originally given to me by my next door neighbor, when I was planning an Octoberfest party. It is a hit every time I serve it!" — Lynn

Directions

Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two; cut into 1/2-inch pieces and place into a large mixing bowl.
Meanwhile, stir the bacon and onion together in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat has rendered from the bacon and the onion is very tender but not brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the flour, sugar, and salt; cook for 1 minute. Pour in the vinegar; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Pour the dressing over the potatoes and sprinkle with celery seed and parsley. Stir gently to combine. Serve hot.

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PREP 35 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 55 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Note
This recipe is terrific made a day ahead of time and reheated. To reheat, place in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for an hour, or place in a slow cooker on high for 2 hours. For parties, use the slow cooker method, and put the temperature on low when it's time to serve your meal.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 18, 2009

This is similar to a recipe my grandmother used. She added chopped celery in place of the parsley and a cup or two of heated drained sauerkraut. She also browned the bacon before adding flour and the vinegar. The sauerkraut makes all the diference in the taste.

—linda darlene

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 12, 2012

I wanted to like this recipe, but, it just didn't work for my family. I much prefer the Hot German Potato Salad III from this site. This salad just didn't have enough sauce for us. It was barely enough to coat the potatoes, so, we lost the sweet and sour taste that is so good with German Potato Salad. I used the exact ingredient measurements, so, I don't think I did anything incorrectly. I think it would have been good flavor - just too dry. I'll stick with my other recipe.

—happyschmoopies

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Jul 06, 2010

So spouse doesn't liky mayo, and wanted a more vinegar potato salad. This didn't look too difficult, and it had good reviews...it was YUMMY and a big hit at the cook out! The "sauce" cooked a whole lot faster than what the recipe said...after putting in the vinegar, and it thickened right up. One warning...this is not a low-cal recipe, but the taste is well worth the calories!

—Lisa Z Miner

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Oct 05, 2009

This tastes wonderful but I can't see using all the bacon grease in this recipe I would like to try it with less fat.

—Laurie

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Oct 13, 2009

Wow, just finished making 10 pounds for a tailgate party tomorrow. This is a great recipe.I know everyone will enjoy it.

—rayliciouss

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Nov 04, 2009

Very tasty and comforting. I added sauerkraut and it was a nice blend of flavors.

—sizial

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Jul 12, 2010

My sister said that it was better then my mom's and grandmothers!

—mamabear

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Oct 24, 2011

I made this recioe for a Birthday dinner and got exceellent reviews. This is just like my great grandmother from germany used to make.Next I am going to and dill pickle juice instead of the apple cider vinegar and fresh dill and some chopped up dill pickles. My other grandmother from Bohemia used to make it with dill.

—laj45

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Nutrition

Calories
316 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
32.1 g
10%

Cholesterol
26 mg
9%

Fat
17.4 g
27%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
7.8 g
16%

Sodium
617 mg
25%

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

Nutritional Information

Brian's German Potato Salad

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 316
Calories from Fat: 156

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.4g 27 %
Saturated Fat 5.7g 29 %
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 617mg 25 %
Potassium 813mg 23 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.1g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 7.8g 16 %
Sugars 6.3g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 25 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 17 %
Thiamin 24 %
Niacin 35 %
Vitamin B6 22 %
Magnesium 15 %
Folate 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.