German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 40 lb. potatoes; 12 stalks celery, diced; 3 doz. eggs; 12 onions, diced; 4 Tbsp. parsley; 2 doz. eggs, well beaten; 12 c. sugar; 6 c. vinegar; 6 c. cold water; 1 Tbsp. dry mustard; 3 Tbsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. pepper; 3 lb. bacon; ½ Tbsp. celery seed

Servings: persons

40 lb. potatoes
12 stalks celery, diced
3 doz. eggs
12 onions, diced
4 Tbsp. parsley
2 doz. eggs, well beaten
12 c. sugar
6 c. vinegar
6 c. cold water
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
3 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. pepper
3 lb. bacon
½ Tbsp. celery seed

1
Boil potatoes in their jackets.
2
Cool, peel and dice.
3
Hard boil and slice 3 dozen eggs.
4
Add celery, parsley, sliced eggs and onion.
5
Fry bacon until crisp.
6
Combine beaten eggs, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper and vinegar diluted with water.
7
Mix well. Pour egg mixture into hot bacon and drippings.
8
Stir until mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
9
Pour over potatoes and mix lightly. Add celery seed.
10
Serve hot or cold.
11
Serves about 120.
12
This is the Oktoberfest recipe.

8540

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

1533

Carbs

240

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 40 lb. potatoes, 12 stalks celery, diced, 3 doz. eggs, 12 onions, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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