GERMAN POTATO SALAD

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German potato salad is not your ordinary side dish, and this recipe yields a sweet and tangy fare that is full of salty delicious bacon. It can be served either hot or cold and is a staple in German cuisine.

We grew up eating a good bit of German food because that’s where my grandfather was stationed for many years. My mom grew up eating German food therefore my brother and I did as well. I can honestly say that I didn’t love German potato salad when I was younger but it definitely grew on me and now I really can’t get enough of it!

You simply can’t go wrong with potatoes and bacon, in my opinion. They are my 2 favorite foods! This recipe produces a tangy, salty and sweet side dish that is perfect served alongside crispy pork schnitzel. Plus, it only requires one pan to prepare so there’s less clean-up!

Another great recipe for all of you bacon and potato lovers is my HEALTHY BAKED POTATO SOUP, you’ll love it!

Ingredients

Some of the recipes for German potato salad contain a boiled egg. I leave it out because I’m not a fan but feel free to add it to the end product if you like.

• Bacon
• Shallot
• Flour
• Sugar
• Celery salt
• White vinegar
• Water
• Potatoes
• Salt/pepper
• Hard-boiled egg (optional)

Instructions

1. Sauté the bacon in a skillet, drain on paper towel and remove excess grease from pan saving 1 tbsp.
2. Add shallot to saved (1tbsp) bacon grease and sauté 1-2 mins.
3. Add the next 5 ingredients and simmer on medium heat until it becomes thick and bubbly.
4. Add diced potatoes, stir to combine and place lid on skillet. Simmer on med-low heat until potatoes are fork tender. About 20 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste and crumble cooked bacon on top just before serving.

German potato salad can be served either hot or cold. It will keep for 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CHECK OUT SOME OF MY OTHER RECIPES!

• CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO
• CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE
• GRIT BREAKFAST BOWL
• CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
• PORK CHILI VERDE

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GERMAN POTATO SALAD

This is not your ordinary potato salad. This tangy potato salad has vinegar and bacon in it and is best served warm.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine German

Servings 4 people

Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients

  

• ½ lb Bacon diced
• 1 medium Shallot diced
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Celery salt
• ½ cup White vinegar distilled
• 1 cup Water
• 4-5 each Russet potatoes thick diced
• Salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a skillet on medium-low heat, sauté the bacon until cooked.
  ½ lb Bacon
• Remove excess bacon grease leaving 1 tbsp of grease in the pan. Add shallot to the bacon grease and sauté 1 minute.
  1 medium Shallot
• Add flour, sugar, celery salt, vinegar and water. Cook until it becomes thick and bubbly.
  2 tbsp Flour, 2 tbsp Sugar, 1 tsp Celery salt, ½ cup White vinegar, 1 cup Water
• Add diced potatoes, stir to combine and place lid on skillet. Simmer on med-low heat until potatoes are fork tender. About 20 minutes.
  4-5 each Russet potatoes
• Add salt and pepper to taste and crumble cooked bacon on top just before serving.
  Salt/pepper, ½ lb Bacon

Notes

CAL 178    CARB 24G    FAT 7G    PROTEIN 5G    FIBER 2G    SUGAR 3G

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