Baked German Potato Salad Recipe

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What makes this German potato salad so different is that it's sweet instead of tangy. During the holidays, my family has an annual ham dinner, and I always prepare it. The first time I took it to work, people kept coming out of their offices to find out what smelled so good. By lunch, it was gone. Now I make a double batch to take to work! —Julie Myers, Lexington, Ohio

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Baked German Potato Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 50 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 8-10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 12 medium red potatoes (about 3 pounds)
  • 8 bacon strips
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup water, divided
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sweet pickle juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

Directions

  • In a saucepan, cook potatoes until just tender; drain. Peel and slice into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute onions in drippings until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, pickle juice, parsley, salt and celery seed. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over potatoes. Add bacon; gently stir to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 284 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 434 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Baked German Potato Salad in Country Woman January/February 1999, p29

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Reviewed on May. 21, 2013 by dv521d

Love it

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2013 by ullery

Wonderful.... everyone loved when taken to a carry-in dinner.

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2012 by Luvs2cook500

I love the addition of celery seed in this recipe. I'm used to the plain ole German potato salad my grand used to make. My family went nuts over this. Will make again and again.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2012 by crystal24

This is the best german potato salad recipe I have found so far. I love the fact that it uses pickle juice, I always feel wasteful throwing that out. The only did I did different was chop up 2 hardboiled eggs in mine. Delish!

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2012 by lalg

We could not wait to eat this potato salad, the wonderful aroma while cooking the onions and mixing in the spices were so GOOD! I can't wait to make this for a family gathering, they will all want the recipe.

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2012 by marykoch

My family LOVES this recipe! The sweet flavor is wonderful. It was gone in one sitting. I'll be making this recipe again and again!

Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2011 by azakbilak

No need to say more. This is the best we have ever had.

Reviewed on May. 31, 2011 by JCTexas

Great flavor, easy, simple ingredients. Perfect balance of flavors, a favorite when growing up and this lived up to the memories. I elected to not peel the potatoes and it worked fine. However, if serving for more than family I would take the time to peel for a prettier presentation only. Thanks for posting this recipe!

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2010 by Catpaddle

First noticed this because it's baked. Saved it and love it because it tastes so good! A little fresh chopped parsley improves the final presentation and gives it a great taste too.

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by dungannon

Fantastic. I cooked the potatoes the day before, and that cut down on the prep time.

 
 

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