Octoberfest German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Octoberfest German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 3 pound potatoes peeled and sliced or diced; 1 small onions finely chopped; 3/4 cup mayonnaise or sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup bacon drippings; ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 x black pepper fresh ground, to taste

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon
3 pound potatoes peeled and sliced or diced
1 small onions finely chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup bacon drippings
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons parsley leaves finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 x black pepper fresh ground, to taste

1
Cook the bacon slices until almost crisp.
2
Remove to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
3
Reserve 1/4 cup of the drippings.
4
Once cooled finely slice the bacon.
5
Boil the potatoes in a large pot of water.
6
Cook until tender but still firm (do not overcook) this will take about 12 to 15 minutes.
7
In a large bowl, mix together the onions, mayonnaise, garlic powder, bacon drippings, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper.
8
Mix well.
9
Pour over the potatoes and gently mix to avoid breaking up the potatoes too much.
10
Sprinkle the cooked bacon on top.
11
Let stand at room temperature for 1 or more before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon, 3 pound potatoes peeled and sliced or diced, 1 small onions finely chopped, 3/4 cup mayonnaise or sour cream, and more.

Yes, Octoberfest 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.

Octoberfest German Potato Salad

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