Simply the Best Hot German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Simply the Best Hot German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 medium potatoes; 1 small onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 medium lemons; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 ½ tablespoons sugar; 1 egg; 1 ½ cups milk; 1 tablespoon mustard; 14 lb bacon

Servings: persons

1
Peel and cut potatoes into cubes, as you would for mashed potatoes.
2
Boil until tender, able to crush with a fork.
3
Set aside potatoes, don't drain yet.
4
Cut lemons in half and ream juice removing seeds.
5
Pour juice into 2 cup measuring cup.
6
Add cornstarch, sugar, egg, milk and mustard.
7
Pour into a sauce pan and stir over medium heat.
8
Don't allow mixture to boil.
9
The goal is a smooth liquid that will thicken as you continue to stir mixture.
10
As mixture is thickening, fry the bacon as you would for breakfast.
11
When done remove and cut into 1 inch or so strips.
12
Saute onions and celery till tender.
13
Drain potatoes and pour into a large bowl.
14
Add bacon and pour in the thicken sauce.
15
Mix to completely covered.
16
This works well with ribs, chicken or ham.
17
Enjoy.

8832

kcal

Calories

672

Fat

Carbs

596

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 medium potatoes, 1 small onion, diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, 2 medium lemons, and more.

Yes, Simply the Best Hot 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!

Simply the Best Hot German Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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