SLOW-COOKER GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad image

Here's the dish everyone looks for at our parties, so we always double the recipe. It was handed down from my mother-in-law and has been a family favorite for years. -Stacy Novak, Stafford, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds red potatoes (about 8 medium)
1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 cups water
Minced fresh chives, optional

Steps:

Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, just until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings., For dressing, saute onion in drippings over medium-high heat until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in sugars, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in vinegar and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes., Slice potatoes; place in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with dressing; sprinkle with bacon. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. If desired, sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.