German Potato Salad Recipe
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German Potato Salad

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"This is a really good hot potato salad that my mother used to make for us. You can vary the amount of vinegar and sugar to change the taste around."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (246)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
  2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
  3. Add the flour, sugar, water and vinegar to skillet and cook in reserved bacon fat over medium heat until dressing is thick.
  4. Add bacon, potatoes and green onions to skillet and stir until coated. Cook until heated and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 328 | Total Fat: 12.8g | Cholesterol: 19mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I grew up eating german potato salad and this was excellent, however, I like to add more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by Kaye Lynn   view full review
This is the best recipe for Hot German Potato Salad I have found. It's absolutely delicious. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2006 by What a Dish!   view full review
Good basic recipe. I had to change it a little bit, because when I got my green onions out,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
I fell in love with German Potato Salad when I was in high school and dated a guy who's mom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2008 by hope03   view full review
This was quick, easy AND yummy! My husband loved it. I'll definitely put this one in my recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2003 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this dish with new potatoes instead of russet potatoes and it worked really well. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2005 by LIVINGNOZ   view full review
YUMMMMMY! I used red potatoes, and chopped them before boiling, and did not peel them. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2005 by DESERTFOX23   view full review
This is a good base recipe, the original recipe though adds cubed apples(2 med), pickles,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2006 by Meg Barger   view full review
Everyone just loved this when I served it with bratwursts--it tastes just like Mom's! To cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
I don't know what it is about warm potato salads, but they just don't do it for me. I guess...

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