Best 14 Hot German Potato Salad Microwave Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable German potato salad but short on time? Look no further! With the help of your trusty microwave, you can whip up a delightful hot German potato salad in minutes. This article will guide you through the process of creating this classic dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. From selecting the right potatoes to crafting the perfect dressing, we'll cover all the essential steps to ensure your potato salad turns out flavorful and satisfying. So grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure, as we explore the best recipe for hot German potato salad—all made in the microwave.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD III



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A variation on potato salad - delicious!

Provided by Tequila

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 potatoes, peeled
6 slices bacon
¾ cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon celery seed
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup water
⅓ cup distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain, cool and slice thin.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside, reserving drippings.
  • Saute onions in bacon drippings until they are golden-brown.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, celery seed, and pepper. Add to the sauteed onions and cook and stir until bubbly, then remove from heat. Stir in water and vinegar, then return to the stove and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for one minute. Carefully stir bacon and sliced potatoes into the vinegar/water mixture, stirring gently until potatoes are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 512.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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

MICROWAVE POTATO SALAD



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Microwaving potatoes for this tasty side is a handy timesaver-especially in warm weather. I found the original recipe in an old cookbook and added roasted peppers and olives for color and zip. Chop your ingredients while the potates cook, and the salad's ready to chill in 20 minutes! -- Bonnie Carelli, Charlton Heights, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 cups cubed red potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1 cup water
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
3/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 9-11 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add potatoes and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD I



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My Grandparents used to make this for us when we were children. The addition of escarole adds a great flavor to the bacon, potatoes and eggs.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 potatoes
4 large eggs
1 pound bacon
1 medium head escarole
¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Reserve bacon drippings.
  • Place potatoes in skillet with reserved bacon dripping, fry until heated through. Add escarole, bacon, eggs and vinegar. Cook until escarole becomes wilted and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 175.5 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 709.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD FOR TWO



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Jennie Voigt of Marathon, Wisconsin deliciously downsizes a favorite picnic salad for this quick-to-fix dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium red potatoes, halved
2 bacon strips, diced
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Dash pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GERMAN POTATO SALAD - MICROWAVE



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I've been making this fast, easy recipe for over 20 years! There is almost no clean up and it's very tasty. This can be served piping hot, but we prefer it just barely warm. If you like less zip from the vinegar, just reduce the amount to 1/8 cup. Cooking time includes potato cooking time.

Provided by BIG_CHIEF

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 medium potatoes
5 slices bacon
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Wash and pierce potatoes all over with fork. Microwave on paper toweling for 7 minutes. Turn over and microwave for another 7-8 minutes. Remove from microwave and set aside to cool.
  • Slice bacon into 1/4 inch pieces and distribute around a flat casserole dish. Microwave for 2-4 minutes until bacon is about half cooked. Add onion and celery, stirring to coat with the bacon grease. Continue cooking, stirring after every minute, until veggies are soft.
  • Stir together water, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and flour until no lumps remain. Add to cooked bacon in dish and microwave for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir thoroughly. Keep microwaving and stirring every minute until the sauce becomes thick.
  • Remove skin from potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and add to sauce. Add parsley and stir well, but gently, so the potatoes don't fall apart too much.

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.

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Meet the Cook: Being single (I'm in my 27th year as a teacher), I enjoy sharing favorite dishes at church and family potlucks. This one has won raves whenever I've served it. I've also found it makes a good lunch that's better the second time around! -Inez Senner, Glendive, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 medium potatoes
1-1/2 pounds smoked sausage or fully cooked bratwurst links
6 bacon strips
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/3 cups water
2/3 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender., Meanwhile, cut sausage into 1/2-in. slices; saute in a skillet until browned. Drain and place in a large bowl. Drain potatoes; peel and cut into 3/4-in. cubes. Add sausage; keep warm. , Cook bacon until crisp; crumble and set aside. Drain all but 3 tablespoons of drippings; saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, celery seed and pepper; blend well. Add sugar, water and vinegar; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. , Pour over potato mixture and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN POTATO SALAD (MICROWAVE)



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I very seldom cook up dishes in my microwave but this one comes from my Kenmore microwave cookbook that came with my first microwave in 1985. This is so good and easy too. I have been making it ever since.

Provided by bev snee

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large potato's
4 slice bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 c water
1/4 c vinegar
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/8 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Pierce potatoes with fork and cook according to your micro wattage, about 20 mins. Set aside. Place bacon in 2-quart casserole dish, cover with paper towel and cook on high until crisp, according to your microwave, 6 to 8 mins. Remove from dish and set aside. Reserve 4 Tbs drippings. Add onion to drippings. Cook on high 2 mins. Add flour, stir. Cook on high 1 min or until onion is transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook on high 4 to 5 mins, or until mixture thicken. Peel and slice potatoes. Add to hot mixture. Stir to coat potatoes with sauce. Crumble bacon ocer top. 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

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is without a doubt, the best potato salad I have ever had. I make it mostly in the summer when I BBQ but you could make it anytime. It looks fussy but really quite easy to make and just delicious.

Provided by bert2421

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 medium potatoes
6 slices bacon
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 dash pepper
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in the skins and set aside.
  • Fry bacon until crisp; remove from pan and place on paper towel to drain.
  • Cook and stir onions in bacon drippings until golden brown.
  • Blend in flour, sugar, salt, celery salt and pepper.
  • Cook over low heat until mixture is bubbly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in water and vinegar.
  • Heat to boiling; stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Crumble bacon.
  • Slice potatoes.
  • Carefully stir bacon and potatoes into the hot mixture.
  • Heat through, stirring lightly to coat potato slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.6, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 1477, Carbohydrate 96.3, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 11.3, Protein 14.3

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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A woman gave this to me 30 years ago after she brought it to a pot luck and was nice enough to give me the recipe. I love it

Provided by Dixie from Kansas

Categories     German

Time 2h20m

Yield 2 quarts, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 red potatoes
5 slices bacon, cut into pieces
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (to taste)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Cool potatoes whole with skin on and cook until fork tender. Remove peels while hot and cut into bite sized pieces.
  • In a skillet cook bacon pieces until crispy and remove just the bacon and set aside.
  • Add chopped onion and celery to bacon grease in skillet and cook until tender.
  • In a sauce pan or microwave heat to boiling, water, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • add water/vinegar mixture slowly to onions/celery and add in reserved bacon. Heat to simmer.
  • In a small bowl or cup mix together cornstarch and cold liquid and add it simmering vinegar sauce.
  • In a slow cooker add potatoes and pour vinegar/bacon mixture over potatoes and stir. Heat on low for a couple of hours or more so it is warm for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.1, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 220.6, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 3.7

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD CASSEROLE



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Passed down from my German/Dutch Grandmother. A hot potato salad with bacon, cheese and a creamy/vinegar sauce makes this a wonderful dish to serve with bratwurst on a cold fall day in Deutschland or wherever you might be. I usually double the bacon and sauce to make this extra flavorful.

Provided by LizgraEva

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     German Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cubed potatoes
6 slices bacon
1 cup diced celery
3 green onions, diced
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring potatoes to a boil in a large pot of salted water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; transfer potatoes to a large baking dish.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and sprinkle over potatoes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir celery and green onion until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to baking dish.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth. Pour mixture over potatoes and stir until well mixed. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 667.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Enjoy warm, bacon-y goodness with Hot German Potato Salad. Take just one bite of this Hot German Potato Salad and you'll never look at ordinary potato salad the same again!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheesy Potatoes

Time 37m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked and sliced
14 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider or HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. each: salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large bowl; set aside.
  • Cook and stir bacon in skillet on medium heat to desired crispness. Remove bacon from skillet; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Set bacon aside.
  • Add onion and celery to skillet; cook and stir until celery is crisp-tender. Blend in flour. Stir in water, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and bacon. Bring to boil. Cook on medium heat 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour over potatoes; mix lightly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked or frozen potato cubes. Just be sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
  • If you don't have a microwave, you can boil the potatoes in a pot of water. Just be sure to drain them well before continuing with the recipe.
  • You can use any type of vinegar you like in this recipe. White vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and balsamic vinegar are all good options.
  • If you don't have bacon, you can use diced ham or sausage instead.
  • Be sure to taste the potato salad before serving and adjust the seasonings as desired.

Conclusion:

Hot German potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great side dish for grilled meats or fish, or it can be served as a main course with a side of bread or salad. This recipe is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you like your potato salad tangy, sweet, or smoky, you are sure to find a combination of ingredients that you love.

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