Microwave German Potato Salad Recipe

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Microwave German Potato Salad has big flavor for a quick salad. "The first time I tried this easy side dish I was impressed and had to have the recipe," recalls Barbara Erdmann of West Allis, Wisconsin. "That's what happens to most people who taste it. It's a time-saver when I need a salad for a summer get-together."

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Microwave German Potato Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes, cooked and sliced
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 6 bacon strips, diced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup milk

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, onion and celery; set aside. Place bacon in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave 2-3 minutes longer or until the bacon is crisp, stirring after each minute.
  • Remove bacon to paper towel to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Stir the sugar, flour, vinegar, salt and pepper into drippings until smooth; gradually add milk.
  • Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until thickened. Pour over potato mixture; toss. Top with bacon. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 241 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Microwave German Potato Salad in Taste of Home June/July 1997, p11

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Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2011 by jeanie toland-scott

This was a big hit this 4th of July weekend

My husband even ask if I will make it for our next gathering with our friends as one of them is german he thinks she will really like it.

 
 
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