Best Potluck German Potato Salad Recipes

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AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is my mother's recipe. Everyone, German or not, loves it. It is easy to double the recipe as well. I often bring it to potlucks, and we also have it at home on special occasions. There are usually no leftovers, but if there are, they don't last long!

Provided by Angela Louise Miller

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups diced peeled potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
  • Place the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, turning as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add onion to the bacon grease, and cook over medium heat until browned. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil, then add the potatoes and parsley. Crumble in half of the bacon. Heat through, then transfer to a serving dish. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 796 mg, Sugar 11 g

GERMAN POTATO SALAD FOR A CROWD



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A dear German friend gave me this recipe. I take this satisfying potato salad to gatherings all year-round. The seasonings give a traditional potato salad enticing flavor.-Donna Cline, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 medium potatoes
12 bacon strips
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Pinch pepper
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup white vinegar
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Peel and slice into a large bowl; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in the next six ingredients. Gradually stir in water and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until thickened. Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Crumble bacon and gently stir into potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

POTLUCK GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my potato salad! -Kathleen Rabe, Kiel, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled (about 10)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, just until tender, 12-15 minutes. Add the celery and onion; continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Drain; set aside., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together the next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes., When cool enough to handle, slice the potatoes; return to saucepan with celery and onions. Add vinegar mixture, tossing to combine. Add bacon. Simmer mixture 10-12 minutes or until heated through. Serve potato salad warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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