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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 19, 2021
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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.

Hot German Potato Salad

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 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
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    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.
  • Step 
    2
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    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.
  • Step 
    4
    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.
  • Step 
    5
    Reduce heat to medium. Stir in potatoes and cook, stirring gently to coat potatoes, until hot and bubbling. Top with bacon. Serve warm.

Nutrition

110 Calories
1 1/2g Total Fat
3g Protein
21g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: About 2/3 Cup
Calories
110
Calories from Fat
15
Total Fat
1 1/2g
2%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
3%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
180mg
7%
Potassium
490mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
4g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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