Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad
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YIELD: 12 servings
Here's the dish everyone looks for at our parties, so we always double the recipe. It was handed down from my mother-in-law and has been a family favorite for years. —Stacy Novak, Stafford, Virginia
Ingredients
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3 pounds red potatoes (about 8 medium)
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1 pound bacon strips, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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2-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/3 cup cider vinegar
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2 cups water
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Minced fresh chives, optional
Directions
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1.
Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, just until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly.
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2.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings.
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3.
For dressing, saute onion in drippings over medium-high heat until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in sugars, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in vinegar and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes.
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4.
Slice potatoes; place in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with dressing; sprinkle with bacon. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. If desired, sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 318 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 751mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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