• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Midnight Baker

Easy to make main meal and dessert recipes.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Text Index
  • Subscribe
  • Recipe Box
  • About Me
    • Media/PR
    • Cookbooks
      • The Classic Slow Cooker
      • The Cupboard To Table Cookbook
    • Contact
    • Privacy
Home » Salads » German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

May 21, 2015 by Judith Hannemann

Pin
Share
Tweet
Share

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
German Potato Salad | bakeatmidnite.com | #potato #salad #recipe
German Potato Salad

Here’s another German deli staple–potato salad with a warm bacon-flavored vinaigrette. May be made in the slow cooker too!

Unlike the typical American-style potato salads, the German variety doesn’t use any mayonnaise nor is it generally served chilled–typically, it’s served warm.

I consider this more of a pickled potato than potato salad, being thoroughly American AND a mayo freak to boot.

 

German Potato Salad | bakeatmidnite.com | #potato #salad #recipe
Nothing like it’s American cousin!

It’s pretty much a culture shock the first time you eat this. I remember it well. I was at a German festival in New Jersey ages ago with my bestie and her aunt who’d recently married a German fellow.

I remember thinking when I ate this, “Hey this is NOT potato salad and why is it warm?” At least it was nothing like I ever ate before and truthfully, at first, I did not like it!!!

 

German Potato Salad | bakeatmidnite.com | #potato #salad #recipe
Full of bacon!

But over the years, your tastes can change (and marrying a German helped here too LOL) and while I prefer the good ole American variety, I’ve come to appreciate it’s German cousin too. It’s pretty nice served with brats or any kind of good German wursts.

Typically, this is eaten warm, but it’s also nice chilled.

 

German Potato Salad
Print Recipe Add to Recipe Box Go to Collections Pin Recipe

German Potato Salad

Here’s another German deli staple–potato salad with a warm bacon-flavored vinaigrette. May be made in the slow cooker too!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: salads, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: German
Keyword: potato salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbs cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tbs sugar
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Scrub potatoes well. Place in a large saucepan with enough water to cover potatoes. Add 1 tsp salt, bring to boil, reduce heat; cover and cook for approximately 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain water and let cool until they can be handled.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in 1/4-inch (approximate) slices, leaving skin on. Set aside.
  • Slice bacon in 1-inch pieces.
  • Mix the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and celery seed in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large (10-12-inch) skillet, cook bacon pieces until crisp. Remove from pan with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Add the chopped onion to the bacon drippings and saute over medium heat until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the flour, stirring until no lumps remain.
  • Slowly add the vinegar mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to boil and stir for 1 minute.
  • Add the potato slices and bacon to the skillet, gently stirring/tossing to coat potatoes with dressing.
  • Can be served warm from the pan or chilled.
  • Makes 6 servings.
  • Slow Cooker Directions
  • Cook bacon as directed in the recipe above.
  • Slice raw potatoes in 1/4-inch slices.
  • Layer half the potatoes and half the onions in a small (3-4 qt) slow cooker. Repeat with remaining potatoes and onion.
  • Pour water over potatoes/onions. Cook on low 5-6 hours.
  • Remove potatoes with slotted spoon to a plate.
  • Mix the vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, pepper and flour, stirring so there are no lumps. Add vinegar mixture and stir until it thickens slightly. Let it cook for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes back to the crock pot along with the bacon, stir gently to cover them with with the hot dressing. Turn to low and cook an additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @midnitebaker or tag #midnitebaker!






German Potato Salad | bakeatmidnite.com | #potato #salad #recipe
German Potato Salad
 

Copyright © Judith Hannemann aka The Midnight Baker 2015. All Rights Reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced without The Midnight Baker’s express consent.

Follow The Midnight Baker’s board The Midnight Baker on Pinterest.

Pin
Share
Tweet
Share

Filed Under: Salads, Slow Cooker Tagged With: crock pot, german potato salad, potato, salad, slow cooker

You May Also Like

Slow cooker olive garden chicken & pasta
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken and Pasta
Slow cooker alfredo ravioli lasnagna
Slow Cooker Alfredo Ravioli Lasagna
Slow cooker herb bread
Slow Cooker Herb Bread
Previous Post: « No-Bake Lemon Shortbread Cheesecake
Next Post: Slow Cooker Fruited Short Ribs »
Copyright © Judith Hannemann aka The Midnight Baker 2022. All Rights Reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced without The Midnight Baker's express consent.

Primary Sidebar

Now Available

bakeatmidnite
ALSO AVAILABLE bakeatmidnite

Follow by Email! Get the e-Cookbook

“Must Try” Recipes

Chili Hater’s Chili

Meatloaf made quick and easy in the air fryer

Air Fryer Meatloaf

Spicy Oven Fried Chicken

Tasty burgers made from ground chicken. They're juicy and perfect for dinner

Chicken Burgers

bakeatmidnite

Footer

bakeatmidnite
my foodgawker gallery Certified Yummly Recipes on Yummly.com
bakeatmidnite
COPYRIGHT © 2023 • BAKEATMIDNITE.COM • PRIVACY POLICY