Best 8 German Potato Salad For A Crowd Recipes

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German potato salad is a classic dish that is often served at gatherings and potlucks. It is a side dish made with boiled potatoes, vinegar, bacon, onion, and herbs. The salad can be served warm or cold, and it is a delicious and easy dish to make. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a crowd-pleasing German potato salad that is sure to be a hit at your next event.

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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

GERMAN POTATO SALAD FOR A CROWD



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A dear German friend gave me this recipe. I take this satisfying potato salad to gatherings all year-round. The seasonings give a traditional potato salad enticing flavor.-Donna Cline, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 medium potatoes
12 bacon strips
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Pinch pepper
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup white vinegar
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Peel and slice into a large bowl; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in the next six ingredients. Gradually stir in water and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until thickened. Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Crumble bacon and gently stir into potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds white-skinned waxy potatoes, scrubbed (about 5 large)
Kosher salt
6 slices bacon (about 4 ounces)
1 small yellow onion, diced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup fruity white wine (recommended: Riesling)
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons salt and enough cold water to cover by 1-inch. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  • 2. When the potatoes are almost done, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 4 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Lower the heat to medium. Add the onion and 2 teaspoons salt and cook, until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the broth, wine, vinegar, mustard, and sugar and boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Crumble the bacon into a serving bowl. Using a paring knife, peel the skins off the warm potatoes and cut them into bite-size chunks. Add the potatoes to the bowl along with the hot vinegar dressing and parsley. Toss gently and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve the potato salad immediately or while still warm.

WARM GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 to 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes
1/4 pound bacon
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
Fresh snipped chives, optional garnish
Minced parsley, optional garnish
Hard boiled eggs, optional garnish

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes and cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and, while hot, skin and cut into 1/4-inch slices. You should have about 4 cups. Set aside.
  • Place bacon in a skillet and fry until almost crisp. Remove bacon from pan and add onion and celery, cook until tender and transparent, remove from pan.
  • Drain off all but one tablespoon of bacon fat; add flour, sugar, salt and pepper to skillet stir until slightly browned. Add vinegar and water and cook until mixture is slightly thickened. Add back the bacon, onion, and celery.
  • Pour hot dressing over potatoes; stir gently to blend. The potatoes should look glossy. Garnish with hard-boiled egg slices, sprinkle minced parsley, and chives over top. Serve warm.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

TRADITIONAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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While beef broth might seem like an unexpected ingredient, it's a must for authentic German potato salad. Mixed with sauteed onions, it gives the vinegary slices of Yukon Golds an extra savory touch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 small white onions, finely diced (about 1 cup)
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, and place in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and reduce to a gentle boil. Cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes.
  • While the potatoes cook, combine the vinegar, sugar, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt in a small saucepan, and place over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Drain potatoes into a colander. Using gloves or paper towels to protect your hands, slice the hot potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Drizzle with hot vinegar mixture, gently stirring until all potatoes are coated. Set aside.
  • Saute bacon in a large skillet placed over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon; transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain excess fat from skillet, leaving a thin coating in bottom. Add onions; saute until translucent but not browned.
  • Add beef broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Pour over the reserved warm potato mixture, and sprinkle with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley. Gently stir to combine, and serve immediately.

POTATO SALAD FOR A CROWD



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I make this for family reunions, weddings, graduations, and so on. Everyone asks for the recipe! It's a colorful salad that everyone likes.

Provided by Rumdrinker25

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 15 pounds of salad, 30-50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 lbs red potatoes
1 dozen egg
1 (16 ounce) jar olives
1 (16 ounce) jar kosher dill pickles
2 medium onions
2 cups mayonnaise (NOT salad dressing)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
paprika

Steps:

  • Peel and dice the potatoes.
  • Boil in salted water until just tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook eggs until done and cool immediately.
  • Drain olives and pickles and chop finely.
  • Chop onion.
  • When potatoes are done, drain and cool quickly.
  • Using a wire whisk, prepare dressing by combining mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, salts, and pepper.
  • Peel the cooled eggs.
  • Save the best looking 4-5 to slice for garnish, chop the rest and add to cooled potatoes.
  • Add chopped olives, pickles, and onion to potatoes.
  • Stir well.
  • Add dressing and stir to coat evenly.
  • Carefully slice eggs for garnish and arrange on top of salad.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Cover and chill through prior to serving.

CLASSIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Authentic German Potato salad is usually served warm or at room temperature, but however you eat it this salad is absolutely delicious. I must confess that I start eating it as soon as it is mixed, and some say it is even better after it has set for a few hours or the next day.

Provided by Chef Lyle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 2 1/2 lbs

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs baby red potatoes (or your favorite potato)
1 large white onion
1 lb bacon
6 tablespoons vinegar (or to taste)
1/3 cup oil
1 beef bouillon cubes or 1 vegetable bouillon cube
1 bunch green onion
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
3 tablespoons brown mustard (according to your taste)

Steps:

  • Boil peeled or skins-on (according to your preference) potatoes in water and bouillon for 15-20 minutes. (This may take longer if you are at high altitude). Don't let them get too soft - a fork should go in but the potatoes should not fall apart.
  • Fry bacon and crumble bacon into small pieces.
  • Dice the white onion and fry it in the bacon grease.
  • Chop the potatoes into cubes.
  • Mix the bacon, white onion, oil, mustard, and vinegar together in a bowl that will be large enough to hold your potatoes.
  • Chop the green onions.
  • Toss the cooled potatoes in your sauce along with the green onions.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1419.9, Fat 111.5, SaturatedFat 31.2, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 1953.2, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 30.4

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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No need to take a trip to Germany to enjoy this delicious Hot German Potato Salad. Our Hot German Potato Salad recipe combines bacon, cider vinegar and sugar for a sure-fire potluck hit. This perfect side dish serves six but can easily be doubled for a crowd. Looking to add a little color to your Hot German Potato Salad? Mix in some freshly sliced chives, and enjoy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/3 lb medium red potatoes (about 5)
3 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch dice.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  • Cook onion in bacon fat in skillet over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in sugar, flour, salt, celery seed and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir water and vinegar into onion mixture. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in potatoes and cook, stirring gently to coat potatoes, until hot and bubbling. Top with bacon. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize About 2/3 Cup, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape well when cooked and are less likely to fall apart.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and fall apart.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients, such as bacon, onions, celery, and pickles.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld together.
  • Serve the salad warm or cold: German potato salad can be served warm or cold, depending on your preference.

Conclusion:

German potato salad is a classic dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious German potato salad that will be a hit with everyone.

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