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    Hot German Potato Salad Makes Any Day Oktoberfest

    Published: Sep 29, 2014 Β· Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Audrey Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Hot German Potato Salad recipe with bacon, celery seeds and vinegar with a touch of sugar for a sweet and sour savory side dish.

    Hot German Potato Salad is a delicious side dish for a variety of meats including sausages, roasts or even summertime grilling.

    potatoes with bacon in a dish with text overlay "Hot German Potato Salad"

    I absolutely love the warm potatoes and bacon in the sweet and tangy sauce. It goes great with just about anything from chicken to pork chops to steak. But, the best way (in my humble opinion) is to have it with nice juicy bratwursts. Oh YUM!

    This is one of those recipes that we have made so many times the cookbook practically opens itself to the page. The cookbook is probably one of the humblest you can imagine. It came with the microwave my parents bought way back in the late 70's. It isn't a flimsy little pamphlet that comes with most appliances these days. This is a full blown hard back book about cooking all kinds of food from roasts to cakes and candies in a microwave.

    As far as this recipe is concerned, the only caution is not to overbake the potatoes. You want them just starting to get soft. They will continue to bake while you prepare the sauce, and still be firm enough to mix into the sauce right before serving.

    The recipe is so easy to make. The step that takes the longest is baking the potato. If you microwave them, this is ready in under 30 minutes. Oven baking is going to add another 30 minutes to that. Or you can throw a few extra potatoes in the oven the next time you bake potatoes and pull some out a little early then save them in the fridge a few days to make this.

    potatoes with bacon in a dish with text overlay "Hot German Potato Salad"

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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 medium potatoes
    • 6 pieces bacon
    • 2 tablespoons flour
    • ΒΌ cup sugar
    • 1 Β½ teaspoon salt
    • Β½ teaspoon celery seed
    • β…› teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup water
    • Β½ cup vinegar

    Instructions
     

    • Wash potatoes and pierce with a fork.
    • Microwave for ten minutes turning after four minutes. Cool slightly, peel and cut into 1/ 4 inch slices.
      {Or bake in oven for 45 -60 minutes, until just tender (slightly underbake)}
    • Cut the bacon into small pieces.
    • Put in a 2 quart casserole dish. Cover with a paper towel and microwave for six minutes, stirring after three minutes.
      {Or cook in 2 quart pot on the stove until crisp.}
    • Remove bacon from the grease and set aside on paper towels. Stir flour, sugar and seasonings into bacon fat until smooth .
    • Microwave two minutes until bubbly. Add water and vinegar to flour mixture. Microwave on high until mixture boils and thickens.
      {Or cook mixture for two minutes over medium heat. Add water and vinegar stirring until completely smooth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for one minute until thick. }
    • Add potatoes and bacon. Stir gently so potatoes hold shape.

    Until next time, happy eating.
    ~Audrey

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    Comments

    1. Mommy's Kitchen

      September 29, 2014 at 11:24 am

      They remind me of my homefries, only I don't use bacon. Your blog is very vibrant πŸ™‚

      Reply
    2. Elizabeth Lund

      September 29, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      I have never made this kind of potato salad before. I am not used to the vinegar, but it looks good. My mother makes a warm potato salad, but she uses miracle whip and I dislike that warm. I will have to try this!

      Reply
    3. Megan Walsh

      September 29, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      I have never had warm potato salad before but I will have to try it now! it looks so good πŸ™‚ #ibabloggers

      Reply
    4. Alana

      September 29, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      I love German potato salad. So tasty, and easy to make. I'll be sharing this!

      Reply
    5. Joanne T Ferguson

      September 29, 2014 at 11:38 pm

      G'day! Your hot German Potato Salad so reminds me of childhood YUM!
      Cheers! Joanne
      #ibabloggers

      Reply
    6. Megan Kubasch

      September 30, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      You had me at Hot German. Haha Just kidding πŸ™‚ But this does sound wonderful! Thank you for sharing! #ibabloggers

      Reply
    7. Katie Wassink

      September 30, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      Oh my great German goodness! My family makes this and I can taste it as I was reading through. Yum! I swear I can smell it right now;) Yum! #ibabloggers

      Reply
    8. stephanie

      October 01, 2014 at 11:13 am

      That sounds delicious! I have some potatoes that I just can't think of what to do with. And now I know what to do! I love this kind of potato salad!

      Reply
    9. Jenna @ A Savory Feast

      October 02, 2014 at 11:09 am

      This sounds like a great comfort food! I love bacon with anything. Thanks for sharing with Hump Day Happenings.

      Reply
    10. Lauren

      October 02, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      This looks divine! I love potato salad. I've never had it German-style before. We are having a linky party, Mommy Needs a Timeout Thursday, and would love if you joined us (no babies required just excellent ideas for moms). We party until Saturday 8 pm EST. Hope to see you there!
      Lauren
      Twin Tested, Pin Approved
      http://twintestedpinapproved.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/mommy-needs-a-timeout-thursday-4-happy-halloween/

      Reply
    11. Dawn Fail

      October 18, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      Hi.

      Thank you. I added boiled eggs to recipie. I also doubled. This is so good. Cooking potato in micro saves time. Regarding bacon seasoning and dry did on top stove big fry pan. After smooth dropped in eggs and potatoes.

      Sooooooo great.

      Reply

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