German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. bacon slices; 8 lb. potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1/4 c. water; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. vinegar; 2 Tbsp. sugar; pepper and salt to taste; 1 Tbsp. bacon fat

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. bacon slices
8 lb. potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 c. water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. vinegar
2 Tbsp. sugar
pepper and salt to taste
1 Tbsp. bacon fat

1
Fry bacon until crisp.
2
Drain off fat and reserve for later. Crumble bacon.
3
In large bowl toss potatoes, bacon, onions and celery.
4
Combine enough water to cornstarch to make a smooth paste, set aside.
5
Heat remaining water in a pan, add sugar, salt and vinegar.
6
Next add 1 tablespoon bacon fat and pepper.
7
Bring to a boil before adding cornstarch mixture and stir sauce until it is clear.
8
Pour sauce over potato mixture.
9
Warm in microwave oven until heated through.

932

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. bacon slices, 8 lb. potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, German Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

German Potato Salad

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