Best 9 Texas German Potato Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with this comprehensive guide to tantalizing Texas German Potato Salad recipes. From traditional family favorites to innovative twists, discover the authentic flavors that make this dish a beloved side in Texan and German kitchens. Explore various cooking methods, discover the perfect blend of spices, and uncover the secrets behind that irresistible tangy dressing. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to elevate your next potato salad to culinary excellence. So, gather your ingredients, prep your kitchen, and prepare to indulge in the vibrant flavors of Texas German Potato Salad.

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GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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I'd always loved my grandmother's German potato salad. So when I married a potato farmer-and had spuds in abundance-I played with several recipes that sounded similar and came up with this salad that reminds me of hers. - Sue Hartman, Parma, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 bacon strips
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups water
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
6 cups sliced cooked peeled potatoes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; remove and set aside. Drain all but 2-3 tablespoons of drippings; cook onion until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Add water and vinegar; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. , Stir in sugar until dissolved. Crumble bacon; gently stir in bacon and potatoes. Heat through, stirring lightly to coat potatoes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

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.

OCTOBERFEST GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad is wonderful served with Bratwurst and Kraut!

Provided by Judy Blum Ryan

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     German Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
½ cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peeled and cut potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Add onions.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the potatoes and onion. Let stand for 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 768.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

HILL COUNTRY POTATO SALAD



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This recipe comes from "Texas Recipes from Texas Places, Volume III." It's a "Texanized" German potato salad.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 red potatoes, unpeeled
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup bacon, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch or 1 1/2 teaspoons flour
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 cup radish, sliced (optional)
celery leaves

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes, in boiling water and 1 teaspoon salt, until tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes, then peel and dice or partially mash.
  • Fry bacon in a skillet until crisp; add onions and saute until softened, but not browned.
  • In a bowl, combine cornstarch or flour, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; stir in the vinegar and water until smooth.
  • Add mixture to bacon and simmer and stir until thickened.
  • Pour the hot dressing over the potatoes and add 1/4 cup minced onion, parsley, celery seeds, and radishes; lightly toss.
  • Garnish with celery leaves.

TEXAS GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is a deliciously rich German potato salad, easy and perfect for summer BBQs. It is definitely full-flavored with bacon, green onions, sour cream, olives and other yummy ingredients...Always a hit with all our family and friends!

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     Red Potato Salad

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed
1 (12 ounce) package sliced bacon
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¾ cup chopped green olives
5 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 pinch Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing
1 pinch paprika, as garnish

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender enough to pierce with a fork. Drain, cool enough to handle, and cut into cubes.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve bacon grease.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, olives, eggs, Italian seasoning and ranch dressing. Crumble the bacon into the bowl and pour half of the reserved bacon grease over all. Stir gently until everything is evenly distributed. Garnish with a dash of paprika before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 174.2 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 833.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

TEXAS GERMAN POTATO SALAD



Texas German Potato Salad image

This is a deliciously rich German potato salad, easy and perfect for summer BBQs. It is definitely full-flavored with bacon, green onions, sour cream, olives and other yummy ingredients...Always a hit with all our family and friends!

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     Red Potato Salad

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed
1 (12 ounce) package sliced bacon
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¾ cup chopped green olives
5 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 pinch Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing
1 pinch paprika, as garnish

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender enough to pierce with a fork. Drain, cool enough to handle, and cut into cubes.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve bacon grease.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, olives, eggs, Italian seasoning and ranch dressing. Crumble the bacon into the bowl and pour half of the reserved bacon grease over all. Stir gently until everything is evenly distributed. Garnish with a dash of paprika before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 174.2 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 833.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 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.

TEXAS GERMAN POTATO SALAD



Texas German Potato Salad image

This is a deliciously rich German potato salad, easy and perfect for summer BBQs. It is definitely full-flavored with bacon, green onions, sour cream, olives and other yummy ingredients...Always a hit with all our family and friends!

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     Red Potato Salad

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed
1 (12 ounce) package sliced bacon
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¾ cup chopped green olives
5 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 pinch Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing
1 pinch paprika, as garnish

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender enough to pierce with a fork. Drain, cool enough to handle, and cut into cubes.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve bacon grease.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, olives, eggs, Italian seasoning and ranch dressing. Crumble the bacon into the bowl and pour half of the reserved bacon grease over all. Stir gently until everything is evenly distributed. Garnish with a dash of paprika before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 174.2 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 833.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Potatoes: Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, which hold their shape well during cooking and maintain a slightly firm texture.
  • Boil Potatoes Properly: Place the potatoes in cold water and bring them to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but still slightly firm, about 15-20 minutes. Avoid overcooking, as mushy potatoes will result in a less flavorful salad.
  • Cool Potatoes Thoroughly: Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and immediately transfer them to a large bowl filled with ice water. This will stop the cooking process and prevent the potatoes from becoming overcooked.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh herbs, vegetables, and spices. Fresh dill, parsley, celery, and onion add a vibrant flavor to the salad.
  • Make Dressing in Advance: Prepare the dressing and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Adjust Seasoning to Taste: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or vinegar according to your preference.

Conclusion:

Texas German Potato Salad is a delicious and versatile side dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues. The combination of tender potatoes, tangy dressing, and fresh herbs creates a salad that is both flavorful and refreshing. By following the tips provided, you can create a delicious Texas German Potato Salad that will be a hit at your next gathering.

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