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German Potato Salad Recipe

Warm German Potato Salad with bacon, onions, and a tangy vinegar dressing is the perfect easy side dish for cookouts!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine European
Keyword german potato salad, german potato salad recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 275kcal
Author Aubrey

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook 12 ounces bacon in a large deep-sided skillet. Once bacon is crispy, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate. Remove all but 1/3 cup of the bacon grease from the skillet.
    cooked chopped bacon and bacon grease in a large skillet
  • While the bacon cooks, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 pounds baby red potatoes and cook until fork-tender but not falling apart, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
    baby potatoes cut into bite-size pieces in a large pot of water
  • Return the skillet with the bacon grease to low heat. Add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
    appl e cider vinegar, sugar, dijon, and pepper added to a skillet with bacon grease
  • Add 6 large cloves garlic to the skillet, stir, and cook until fragrant.
    minced garlic added to the german potato salad dressing base in a large skillet
  • Remove from the heat and add the potatoes back to the skillet. Gently fold the potatoes into the dressing to avoid breaking them. Chop the cooked bacon and sprinkle it, along with 1/4 cup fresh parsley over top. Serve warm.
    angled view of german potato salad tossed with chopped parsley in a skillet with a serving spoon

Notes

  • Potatoes: Use waxy potatoes like baby reds, fingerlings, or Yukon golds.
  • Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day, then refresh with a splash of vinegar or oil.
  • Vegetarian option: Skip the bacon and use olive oil instead of bacon grease.
  • Reheating: Warm gently in the microwave or covered in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pound | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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