Hot German Potato Salad
This warm German Potato Salad recipe with bacon is a Bavarian style potato salad with a slightly sweet cider vinegar dressing, which creates the perfect balance of tangy and smoky flavors.
Servings: 8
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds new potatoes or other waxy potatoes- cut into 1 1-½ inch cubes
- 4 ounces bacon diced
- ¾ cup yellow onion diced
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a stockpot and cover them with about 2 inches of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain while you prepare the dressing.
- While the potatoes are boiling, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until it is crisp and the fat has rendered, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate and reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook in the reserved bacon drippings over medium heat until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. While the onion is cooking, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, and dried seasonings. Pour the mixture into the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the olive oil.
- Place the well-drained potatoes in a large serving bowl. Lightly smash the potatoes. Pour the warm bacon dressing over the potatoes and stir gently to coat. Fold in the crumbled bacon and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
🌡️ Storage
Store leftover Hot German Potato Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. While it's best served fresh and warm, the flavors continue to develop as it sits. To reheat, warm the potato salad gently in a skillet over medium-low heat or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until heated through. If it seems a little dry after refrigeration, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a drizzle of olive oil to refresh the dressing before serving.Leave a review or get more information on the recipe!
