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A white bowl filled with sliced potatoes, topped with bacon pieces, pickled red onions, and herbs on a light wooden surface.

Easy German Potato Salad

Chef Jenn
This Warm German Potato Salad combines tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy vinegar dressing for a hearty side dish. Best enjoyed hot, it is perfect for cookouts, family meals, or Oktoberfest celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 6 servings
Calories 232 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold scrubbed and cut into ½ inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon grainy german mustard
  • 1 ½ tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Steam potatoes in a stock pot or multi-cooker with a strainer insert until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving fat in the pan.
  • Add onion to the pan and cook until softened. Turn off the heat.
  • Whisk vinegar, broth, mustard, sugar, and pepper into the pan. Let it simmer briefly.
  • Add potatoes back to the pan and gently fold with a silicone spatula. Cook 2–3 minutes.
  • Stir in bacon, season, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Keep the potatoes tender but not mushy so they hold their shape in the salad.
  • Prepare the dressing while the potatoes cook to serve everything hot and fresh.
  • Add a clove of garlic or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 1580mgPotassium: 723mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword bacon potato salad, German potato salad, warm potato salad
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