German Potato Salad Recipe
A classic German Potato Salad recipe that features tender baby potatoes tossed in a tangy, sweet, and savory dressing with crispy bacon and onions. This warm potato salad is a comforting side dish perfect for gatherings or weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Potatoes:
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
Bacon:
- 1/2 pound bacon
Onion:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 and 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons minced chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water, boil until tender, then slice into rounds.
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- Sauté Onion: Cook finely chopped onion in bacon grease until translucent.
- Make Dressing: Combine vinegar, sugars, mustard, salt, and pepper in a measuring cup. Cook in skillet until slightly thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add bacon, potatoes, and dressing to skillet, toss to coat.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, top with bacon and chives, then serve warm.
Notes
- This potato salad is best served warm.
- You can adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the dressing to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: German Potato Salad, Warm Potato Salad, Side Dish, Bacon Potato Salad
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