Best 7 German Potato Salad Moms Recipes

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German potato salad moms is an iconic dish that brings the flavors of Germany to your kitchen. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or side dish, and can be adapted to suit your preferences. German potato salad moms typically contains potatoes, bacon, onions, and hard-boiled eggs, but there are many variations on the classic recipe. Whether you prefer a creamy or tangy dressing, there's a German potato salad moms recipe out there for you. With its combination of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors, German potato salad moms is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

MOM'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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I know there is a debate as to what constitutes "real" German potato salad. All I know is that this is TOO tasty! For those of you who shy away from German Potato salad because it is too vinegary, try this. It has converted MANY people as the balance is darn near perfect. Prep time does not include boiling the potatoes.

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large red potatoes, cooked,peeled,and sliced
1/2 lb lean bacon
5 teaspoons dried onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon flour
5 tablespoons sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place potatoes in a casserole dish, season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut bacon into smallish pieces.
  • Brown in a large skillet.
  • Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and place on top of potatoes.
  • DO NOT drain skillet!
  • In skillet add the onion, vinegar, water, flour and sugar.
  • Mix well, bring to a boil and stir until thickened.
  • Place sauce mix over bacon and potatoes.
  • Mix well.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

MOM'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This German Potato Salad recipe has been in my family for generations! I don't think a year of my life has passed when I haven't had this at a family gathering. This is the version that my mom perfected, although you can add more or less sugar according to your tastes.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lbs potatoes (6 medium)
salt, pepper,and celery salt (to taste)
1/2 cup onion, chopped very fine
5 -6 slices bacon
1/2 cup vinegar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
2 tablespoons flour
additional salt, pepper,and celery salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until just tender when poked with a fork, but not too soft.
  • When potatoes are cool, peel and slice thin.
  • Add salt, pepper, and celery salt to taste.
  • Add chopped onion; set aside.
  • Fry bacon slowly in skillet until crisp; crumble when cool.
  • In separate bowl, combine vinegar, water, and sugar.
  • Add liquid to bacon in skillet.
  • Blend in flour and additional salt, pepper, and celery salt to taste.
  • Add potatoes and warm through.

OMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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My grandparents immigrated to New York City from Germany in the early 1950s. They became American citizens and raised their children here but always stayed true to their German roots, especially in the kitchen. Today my grandmother (I call her Oma) continues to cook the most delicious and authentic German food. This is Oma's traditional recipe for German potato salad with bacon and fresh herbs. It is a simple and vibrant recipe that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. - Amanda Catrini, Purchasing Assistant

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (about 4), peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, chopped
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot filled with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook until fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Let the potatoes cool for 45 minutes; they will still be warm but will hold their shape when sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Remove the drippings from the pan; return 3 tablespoonfuls and discard the rest.
  • Add the onions to the pan and sweat over medium heat until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, mustard, sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
  • Add the cooled potatoes, half the cooked bacon, half the scallions, half the parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with the remaining bacon, scallions and parsley.

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.

MAMA'S WARM GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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My grandmother, Mama, made this potato salad for every family gathering at her home. The relatives would arrive with their specialties in hand. She never wrote the recipe down, so I had to re-create it from memory. Years later, it's just about right. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds small red potatoes
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 English cucumber, very thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 18-21 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Peel and thinly slice. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Golds or Red Bliss, are best for potato salad because they hold their shape well when cooked.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are tender but still firm. Do not overcook them, or they will become mushy.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what makes potato salad so delicious. Use a combination of mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and herbs to create a flavorful and tangy dressing.
  • Add other ingredients for flavor and texture: Celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon are all common additions to potato salad. You can also add other vegetables, such as carrots or peas.
  • Chill the potato salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld together and will make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

German potato salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious German potato salad that everyone will enjoy.

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