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!

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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 4 pounds red potatoes, halved

  • 1 pound Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons celery seed

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and sprinkle with celery seed and parsley. Stir gently to combine. Serve hot.

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
17g Fat
32g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 617mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 813mg 17%

* 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.