Best 12 German Potato Salad With Bratwurst Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can match the allure of German potato salad with bratwurst, a classic combination that has tantalized taste buds for generations. Whether you are a seasoned chef seeking to elevate your culinary repertoire or a home cook looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, this guide will take you on an exploration of the best recipes for this iconic dish. From traditional renditions that stay true to the Bavarian roots of the dish to contemporary variations that add a modern twist, we have curated a selection of recipes that cater to every palate and skill level. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a journey to create the perfect German potato salad with bratwurst that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH BRATS



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Betty's scalloped potatoes make short work of this traditional October recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 fully cooked bratwurst (1 to 1 1/2 pound)
1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes
2 3/4 cups hot water
2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar
Paprika, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook bratwurst in oil, turning occasionally, until brown; remove from skillet and drain.
  • Heat Potatoes, Sauce Mix and hot water to boiling in same skillet over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in vinegar. Place bratwurst on potatoes. Cover and simmer about 3 minutes longer or until hot. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1560 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH BRATWURST



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It's Oktoberfest anytime with this quick and easy German potato salad made hearty with fully cooked bratwurst.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 13m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 small red or green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) German potato salad
1 pound fully cooked bratwurst
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook bell pepper in skillet 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in potato salad; add bratwurst. Cover and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1700 mg

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

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.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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The reassurance of potato salad, its portability, conviviality and - depending on the cook - blank slate for creativity have been appealing to Americans since the last half of the 19th century. Immigrants and travelers to America introduced many styles, including variations of salade Nicoise (the French salad of potatoes, olives, green beans and tuna, dressed with vinaigrette), and salade Russe (cubed potatoes, peas and carrots bound with mayonnaise). German settlers brought hot potato salad, and that savory combination of warm potatoes lightly dressed with hot bacon fat and vinegar became entrenched in Pennsylvania and throughout the Midwest. This is an adaptation of a classic version that was first published in the 1931 edition of "The Joy of Cooking."

Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds boiling potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
4 strips bacon
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into thin slices, including some of the green
1/2 cup minced celery, including some leaves
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes in half if they are large, put them in a pot and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and boil gently, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until just tender. Drain.
  • While the potatoes are still warm, peel and slice, or cube them, into a large serving bowl.
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat. Add scallions and celery, and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Mix with potato pieces.
  • In the same skillet, mix 1/4 cup of water with cider vinegar, sugar, salt, paprika and dry mustard. Stirring with a whisk, bring to a boil and pour over salad. Crumble bacon over the top, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

WARM GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Warm German Potato Salad with Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium red onions, thinly sliced (4 cups)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon caraway seed
6 medium very firm potatoes
1/2 lb low-fat kielbasa
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt
freshly ground black pepper
chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, heat the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions, thyme, and caraway seeds.
  • Sauté 2-3 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften.
  • Lower the heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20-30 minutes, or until the onions are tender but not browned.
  • While the onions are cooking, place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Lower the heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Pierce the kielbasa several times with a fork, add to the potatoes, and simmer 10 minutes, turning several times.
  • Drain, cool slightly, and then slice the potatoes and kielbasa into ½“ pieces- place in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining oil, vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle this mixture over the potatoes and kielbasa and mix well.
  • Arrange the onions on a serving platter and top with the potato mixture.
  • Sprinkle with dill and serve warm.

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 WITH SAUSAGE



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From Taste of Home. I love crock pot recipes. This one's a winner! My family raved about it. Leftovers are very flavorful. Cooking time is time in the crock pot. Easy! Not really a salad at all, but a HUGE one dish meal. You'll be more than satisfied with this one.

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Meat

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices bacon, strips cut up
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 lbs medium red potatoes, cut into chunks
1 (10 ounce) can cream of potato soup, undiluted
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. remove and drain.
  • Saute onion in the drippings for one minute.
  • Add sausage, cook until lightly browned.
  • Add potatoes, cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Drain. Transfer to a 3 quart slow cooder.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over sausage mixture.
  • Cover and cook for 5-7 hours on low until potatoes are tender.

TEST KITCHEN'S FAVORITE GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Best served warm, this tangy German-style potato salad teams smoky bacon with earthy caraway seeds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds scrubbed, unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (from 8 ounces)
2 thinly sliced shallots
1 teaspoon toasted caraway seeds

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cover potatoes with at least 2 inches of water and season generously with salt. Boil until fork-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
  • Whisk together butter, oil, and vinegar and toss with warm potatoes. Stir in bacon, shallots, and caraway seeds. Adjust seasoning as desired; serve warm.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH SAUSAGE



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Hearty and saucy, this potato salad is an old family recipe that was updated using cream of potato soup to ease preparation. Despite the "salad" name, this is a hot and filling dish that brings comfort food to the supper. The sausage and sauerkraut give it a special zip. -Teresa McGill, Trotwood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 bacon strips, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 pounds medium red potatoes, cut into chunks
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon to drain. Saute onion in drippings for 1 minute. Add sausage; cook until lightly browned. Add potatoes; cook 2 minutes longer. Drain., Transfer sausage mixture to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the soup, sauerkraut, water, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over sausage mixture. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and cook on low until potatoes are tender, 6-7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 44g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH SAUSAGE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound tiny new potatoes
8 ounces low-fat chicken sausage, preferably with Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon flour
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 cup water
1 large pimento to yield 1/4 cup chopped
2 scallions
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes and cook in water to cover until potatoes are done, about 17 minutes. If tiny new potatoes are not available, use large ones, scrub and cut into eighths. Cook about 10 minutes.
  • Cut sausages into tiny pieces.
  • Heat nonstick pan and saute until sausages are cooked, about 7 minutes.
  • Mix flour with a little of the vinegar to a smooth paste. Stir in remaining vinegar until smooth; stir in sugar, celery seed and water, and set aside.
  • Drain potatoes, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Chop pimento; trim and thinly slice scallions.
  • Stir flour mixture into sausages with potatoes, and stir until mixture thickens. Stir in pimento and scallions.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 538, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 123 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 49 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 234 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape well and won't become mushy when cooked. This makes them ideal for potato salad.
  • Cook the potatoes correctly: Boil the potatoes until they are just tender, but not too soft. You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork, but they should not fall apart.
  • Cool the potatoes completely: Before adding the other ingredients, allow the potatoes to cool completely. This will help to prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light vinaigrette: A light vinaigrette is a great way to add flavor to potato salad without weighing it down. Use a ratio of 3 parts vinegar to 1 part oil, and add your favorite herbs and spices to taste.
  • Add the vegetables and herbs last: Add the vegetables and herbs to the potato salad just before serving. This will help to keep them crisp and flavorful.

Conclusion:

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

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