Best 10 Easy Skillet German Potato Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight! In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide to crafting a delectable dish that combines the simplicity of a skillet with the hearty flavors of German potato salad. With just a few pantry staples and a touch of culinary creativity, you can whip up a flavorful meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with crispy potatoes, tangy dressing, and the irresistible aroma of a sizzling skillet.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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I'd always loved my grandmother's German potato salad. So when I married a potato farmer-and had spuds in abundance-I played with several recipes that sounded similar and came up with this salad that reminds me of hers. - Sue Hartman, Parma, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 bacon strips
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups water
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
6 cups sliced cooked peeled potatoes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; remove and set aside. Drain all but 2-3 tablespoons of drippings; cook onion until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Add water and vinegar; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. , Stir in sugar until dissolved. Crumble bacon; gently stir in bacon and potatoes. Heat through, stirring lightly to coat potatoes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is my mother's recipe. Everyone, German or not, loves it. It is easy to double the recipe as well. I often bring it to potlucks, and we also have it at home on special occasions. There are usually no leftovers, but if there are, they don't last long!

Provided by Angela Louise Miller

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups diced peeled potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
  • Place the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, turning as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add onion to the bacon grease, and cook over medium heat until browned. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil, then add the potatoes and parsley. Crumble in half of the bacon. Heat through, then transfer to a serving dish. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 796 mg, Sugar 11 g

EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This tangy potato salad stirs memories of my grandma, who made it for us. Now my mom makes it with brats and sauerkraut, truly the best meal! -Devin Mulertt, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds potatoes (about 12 medium), peeled
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 small onion, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stock pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes; cool slightly., Cut potatoes into slices. Place in a large bowl. Stir in bacon, onion and green onions., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Toss Yukon gold potatoes with Dijon mustard, vinegar, thick-cut bacon, chives and seasoning for this classic German Potato Salad recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Mary Nolan

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a medium-size pot and cover them with enough water to extend 2 inches above the surface of the potatoes. Salt the water and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once crisp, place on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble into small pieces. Pour off the rendered fat, reserving 1/4 cup in the pan. Turn the heat to medium and add the onion. Cook until translucent and just beginning to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt and stir until thick and bubbly. Add the sliced, cooked potatoes and toss to coat. Top with the crumbled bacon and garnish with the chives. Serve warm.

QUICK GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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"This salad is one of my husband's favorites," writes Diane Wilson of Charlotte, North Carolina. "Just fill the pressure cooker, put the lid on, cook for a short time and a wonderful potato salad is done."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 bacon strips, diced
7 unpeeled medium red potatoes, cubed
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a pressure cooker, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain. Add potatoes and onions. In a bowl, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, 2 tablespoons of parsley, salt, mustard and pepper; pour over potatoes., Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion or release of steam; adjust heat if needed.) Remove from the heat. , Immediately cool according to manufacturer's directions until pressure is completely reduced. Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is a really good hot potato salad that my mother used to make for us. You can vary the amount of vinegar and sugar to change the taste around.

Provided by April

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup water
¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ cup chopped green onions
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
  • Add the flour, sugar, water and vinegar to skillet and cook in reserved bacon fat over medium heat until dressing is thick.
  • Add bacon, potatoes and green onions to skillet and stir until coated. Cook until heated and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 250.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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It's a different style of German potato salad which is very refreshing. If you like, you can also add some hard-boiled egg slices.

Provided by anjamizner

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     German Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 potatoes
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
½ cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender; drain and cool. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Mix together the potatoes, cucumbers, and mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 122.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

EASY GERMAN STYLE POTATO SALAD



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This is the easy way out for potato salad, when you're not in the mood to cut up potatoes. This was demonstrated at the Southern Living Cooking Show in Orlando a few years ago.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2-4 cups frozen potatoes, such as Ore-Ida cottage fries (found in the frozen section next to tater tots) or 3 1/2-4 cups waffle-shaped French fries (found in the frozen section next to tater tots)
1/2 cup cold water
6 slices bacon, minced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup tarragon vinegar or 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 hard-cooked eggs
paprika, to garnish

Steps:

  • Place frozen potatoes and cold water in covered skillet; cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in skillet, cook bacon until softened; add celery and onion and cook until bacon is crisp and celery golden. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
  • Spoon off excess fat, reserving 2 T bacon drippings in skillet; blend in flour,sugar,salt and celery seed. Add water and vinegar; cook while stirring until smooth and thickened.
  • Add bacon and celery. Gently fold this mixture into the hot, well-drained potatoes. Turn into a 1.5 quart bowl. Garnish with hard-cooked egg slices and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 86.1, Sodium 804.5, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 7

SIMPLE GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is a simple cold German potato salad made with a creamy dressing, hard-cooked eggs and hot dogs. Great for a summer picnic.

Provided by BIRGIT2

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium red potatoes, diced
½ cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
3 spiced dill pickles, coarsely chopped
¼ cup chopped white onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
5 hot dogs, cut into pieces
1 cup creamy cucumber salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the salad dressing, pickles, eggs, hot dogs and salad dressing. Season with onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in the cooled potatoes until coated. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 132.5 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1739.2 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

CREAMY GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Have you ever bought marvelous-looking German potato salad, only to discover that it tastes like yesterday's rain? This is my mom's recipe, and it's been a staple in our family for years. The whipping cream makes it taste like no other. -Tracy Zettelmeier, Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 18 medium)
1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender., In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 5 tablespoons drippings. Set bacon aside., In the same pan, saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened., Remove from the heat; gradually whisk in cream. Set aside. Drain potatoes. Transfer to a large bow; add reserved onion mixture and bacon. Stir gently to coat. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. A combination of waxy and starchy potatoes will give the salad the best texture. Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, will hold their shape well, while starchy potatoes, such as Russet or Idaho, will break down and thicken the sauce.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a good quality bacon. The bacon is one of the main flavors in this salad, so it's important to use a good quality bacon that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't be afraid to add other ingredients. This salad is very versatile, so you can add other ingredients to your liking. Some popular additions include chopped onion, celery, hard-boiled eggs, or pickles.
  • Serve the salad warm or cold. This salad can be served warm or cold, depending on your preference.

Conclusion:

German potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and versatile flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give German potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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