Best 12 German Tater Tot Potato Salad Recipes

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German tater tot potato salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or summer cookouts. This salad is made with tater tots, potatoes, bacon, and a creamy dressing. The tater tots add a crispy texture to the salad, while the potatoes provide a soft and fluffy base. The bacon adds a smoky flavor to the dish, and the creamy dressing ties all of the ingredients together. German tater tot potato salad is a delicious and filling dish that is sure to please everyone at your next gathering.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN TATER TOTS SALAD



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Break out the red wine vinegar and red cabbage to make this delicious, bacon-studded German TATER TOTS Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (16 oz.) ORE-IDA TATER TOTS
1 pkg. (16 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup HEINZ Red Wine Vinegar
1/3 cup water
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 cups shredded red cabbage
1 apple, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Bake TATER TOTS as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Set aside. Discard all but 3 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Heat reserved drippings in same skillet. Add vinegar, water and sugar; stir. Cook 3 to 4 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Toss cabbage with apples and onions in large bowl. Add vinegar mixture, TATER TOTS and bacon; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 8 g

CLASSIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad is a classic side for any German meal.-Mae Wagners, Pickerington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 to 2 pounds bacon
3-1/2 pounds potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced (about 7 cups)
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon. In a large bowl, toss bacon with potatoes and onion; set aside. In the drippings, combine flour and sugar. Combine water, vinegar, salt and pepper; stir into skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cream. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

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

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This authentic German potato salad recipe came from Speck's Restaurant, which was a famous eating establishment in St. Louis from the 1920s through the '50s. I ate lunch there almost every day and always ordered the potato salad. When the owner learned I was getting married, he gave me the recipe as a wedding gift! -Violette Klevorn, Washington, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds medium red potatoes
5 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 4 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. , Stir in the flour, salt, celery seed and pepper until blended. Gradually add the sugar, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. Add potatoes and bacon to the skillet; cook and stir gently over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THE BEST GERMAN STYLE POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this The Best German Style Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hugce

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs small potatoes, boiled, peeled and 1/4-inch sliced (I prefer red potatoes)
1 medium onion, small dice
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons hormel real bacon bits

Steps:

  • Put vinegar, water, salt and sugar into small saucepan.
  • Heat well, but do not boil.
  • Pour over combined potatoes, onion, bacon bits, add oil.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Mixture thickens as it stands.
  • Always best if made several hours before serving. I usually prepare it in the morning and leave it on the counter till ready to serve in the evening.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.9, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 638.5, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 8.2, Protein 6

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.

MY TANGY GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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I really like this creamier version of the German potato salad and I like it warm or cold. Keeps well and is better the next day. This is an altered version of the traditional German potato salad.

Provided by Momma Lisa

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 red potatoes, each cut into 6 pieces
½ cup chopped bacon ends, visible fat trimmed
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup light sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 small red onion, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until pierced easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
  • Stir white vinegar, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in the same skillet; bring to a boil and remove from heat to cool completely. Whisk sour cream and mayonnaise into cooled vinegar mixture until dressing is thick and creamy.
  • Mix potatoes, dressing, onion, parsley, and chives together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Stir bacon into potato salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 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

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

BAKED GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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What makes this German potato salad so different is that it's sweet instead of tangy. During the holidays, my family has an annual ham dinner, and I always prepare it. The first time I took it to work, people kept coming out of their offices to find out what smelled so good. By lunch, it was gone. Now I make a double batch to take to work! -Julie Myers, Lexington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 medium red potatoes (about 3 pounds)
8 bacon strips
2 medium onions, chopped
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup water, divided
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sweet pickle juice
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook potatoes until just tender; drain. Peel and slice into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. , In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute onions in drippings until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, pickle juice, parsley, salt and celery seed. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over potatoes. Add bacon; gently stir to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BAKED GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This recipe was given to me by a German lady that I worked with some time ago, it's a nice change from the usual potato salad recipe

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup diced bacon (about 3 strips)
1 cup diced celery
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon salt (or less)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3-2/3 cup sugar (or less depending on how sweet you like it)
2/3 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1 1/3 cups water
8 cups sliced cooked potatoes

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Fry bacon; drain drippings from skillet reserving 1/4 cup.
  • Add celery, onions, salt and flour.
  • Simmer, stirring constantly.
  • Add sugar, vinegar, pepper and water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Toss bacon and potatoes together in the baking dish.
  • Pour celery mixture over top.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 1043.2, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 10.1, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • For the best results, use Yukon Gold potatoes. They hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
  • Make sure to grate the potatoes finely. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped celery, carrots, or radishes.
  • For a tangy flavor, add a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to the dressing.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

German Tater Tot Potato Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients like potatoes, bacon, onion, and vinegar. The salad is creamy, tangy, and has a slight crunch. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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