Best 7 Mommas German Potato Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the hearty and comforting allure of German potato salad. This quintessential side dish, known as Kartoffelsalat, is a staple at German gatherings, picnics, and celebrations. It's a harmonious blend of tender potatoes, tangy vinegar, and a symphony of savory ingredients. This recipe collection presents a diverse range of German potato salad variations, each with its own unique twist on the classic. From the traditional Swabian potato salad with its mustard-based dressing to the vibrant and refreshing Bavarian potato salad with its parsley and chives, this article offers a culinary journey that will tantalize taste buds and add a touch of German flair to any meal. Embrace the rich culinary heritage of Germany and embark on a delectable exploration of flavors with these authentic German potato salad recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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My German Potato Salad is made with vinegar, bacon, and onion and can be served warm or cold. A perfect hearty side dish for any occasion, from holiday dinners to BBQs!

Provided by Julia Foerster

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds waxy potatoes
6-8 slices bacon (finely diced)
½ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup beef stock
6 Tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp mustard (Dijon or mild German mustard)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil (sunflower or avocado oil work best)
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt (or more to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground )
2 Tbsp chopped parsley (or chives)

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes in a large pot covered with an inch of water over high heat until tender, about 20 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Take out the bacon and set it aside, leave the rendered fat in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until translucent but not browned, about 3-4 mins (Image 1). Add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Turn down the heat and add vinegar, mustard, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper (Image 2).
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly so you can handle them. Peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices or cubes and put them in a large bowl. (Image 3)
  • Pour the hot dressing over the potatoes. Mix the salad gently then fold in the bacon pieces (Image 4). Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving so that the potatoes can absorb the flavor of the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 437 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOMMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Melanie's potato salad is a cross between a traditional American recipe and a German potato salad. It's the best of both worlds! We love the flavor from the red onions and celery. The dressing is slightly sweet and tangy at the same there. Crisp bacon adds savoriness and flavor to the potato salad. This will be a very popular...

Provided by melanie kenefsky

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large or 12 small red skin potatoes, peeled (about a 3 lb bag)
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 stick celery, chopped
1 capful white vinegar
3/4 c mayonnaise (add more if too dry)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt (add more to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper (add more to taste)
1 lb bacon (fried crisp/cut up)

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and cut potatoes into bite-size pieces. Boil until tender but not mushy (about 15 minutes depending on the size of chunks you cut).
  • 2. Drain potatoes and place in a mixing bowl. Mix in diced red onion and celery.
  • 3. Add mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • 4. Taste test to adjust spices. Add more mayo if it's too dry.
  • 5. Stir in crumbled bacon.
  • 6. Put into a nice serving dish and sprinkle with paprika.

MOMMA PAT'S POTATO SALAD



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My momma is known for her salads and she makes them only on special occasions. When the holidays come around, we know our favorite potato salad will be made! The longer this potato salad sits, the better it gets. Make this one the day before so all the flavors marinate in the fridge overnight!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 pounds Russet potatoes (about 3 large potatoes), peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
Kosher salt
6 large eggs
1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1/2 yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 ribs celery, roughly chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sweet relish or sweet salad cubes
2 teaspoons granulated sugar, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning, plus more as needed, recipe follows
2 teaspoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Pinch sweet paprika, for garnish
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes to a large pot, add enough cold water to fully cover and season the water liberally with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, rinse with cool water and place in a large bowl to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to fully cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath until cool enough to handle, about 3 minutes. Peel the eggs, roughly chop, transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Add the eggs to the potatoes.
  • Add the pepper, onion and celery to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the potatoes. Add the eggs and set aside.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sweet relish and sugar in a small bowl. Add the Miss Brown's House Seasoning and whisk to combine. Add the seasoned mayonnaise to the potatoes and gently toss with a wooden spoon until coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Transfer to a large serving bowl if desired. Sprinkle with the parsley and paprika. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge overnight.
  • Stir everything together in a small bowl. Keep in an airtight container. Makes 5 teaspoons.

MOM'S HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Mom's Hot German Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium potatoes
6 slices bacon
3/4 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
hard-boiled egg, slices for garnish

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in their jackets; cool, peel, and slice into 1/4 inch pieces.
  • Slowly fry bacon in skillet until crisp, drain on paper towels, and crumble.
  • Saute the onion in bacon fat until golden brown.
  • Blend in the flour, salt, pepper, sugar, and celery seeds.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.
  • Stir in water and vinegar and bring to a boil, constantly stirring.
  • Carefully stir the potatoes and crumbled bacon inches.
  • Remover from heat, cover, and let stand until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.5, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 785.2, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 7.5

MOM'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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I know there is a debate as to what constitutes "real" German potato salad. All I know is that this is TOO tasty! For those of you who shy away from German Potato salad because it is too vinegary, try this. It has converted MANY people as the balance is darn near perfect. Prep time does not include boiling the potatoes.

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large red potatoes, cooked,peeled,and sliced
1/2 lb lean bacon
5 teaspoons dried onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon flour
5 tablespoons sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place potatoes in a casserole dish, season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut bacon into smallish pieces.
  • Brown in a large skillet.
  • Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and place on top of potatoes.
  • DO NOT drain skillet!
  • In skillet add the onion, vinegar, water, flour and sugar.
  • Mix well, bring to a boil and stir until thickened.
  • Place sauce mix over bacon and potatoes.
  • Mix well.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

MAMA'S WARM GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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My grandmother, Mama, made this potato salad for every family gathering at her home. The relatives would arrive with their specialties in hand. She never wrote the recipe down, so I had to re-create it from memory. Years later, it's just about right. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds small red potatoes
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 English cucumber, very thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 18-21 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Peel and thinly slice. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use waxy potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes when cooked, making them ideal for potato salad.
  • Boil the potatoes until tender: The potatoes should be tender enough to be pierced with a fork, but not so tender that they fall apart.
  • Cool the potatoes before dressing: This will help the potatoes absorb the dressing better.
  • Use a light and tangy dressing: A dressing made with mayonnaise, vinegar, and mustard is a classic choice for potato salad. You can also add other ingredients, such as herbs, spices, or bacon, to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill, add a pop of color and flavor to potato salad.

Conclusion:

Momma's German Potato Salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and tangy pickles, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make potato salad recipe, give Momma's German Potato Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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