This Creamy German Potato Salad makes a flavorful side for potlucks, picnics, or Sunday BBQ’s. With a combination of cider vinegar, bacon, and cream, this potato salad recipe has a unique and delicious blend of tangy, creamy, and savory.
Although we love the traditional Potato Salads, it’s always nice to have a little change of pace.
German Potato Salad is typically served warm, and made with bacon, onion and has a creamy vinegar dressing on it.
The addition of the whipping cream in this recipe is a must, it makes the whole salad creamy and authentic.
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Creamy German Potato Salad
Description
A twist on the traditional Potato Salad. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com. Adapted from Taste of Home
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/2 pounds red potatoes {about 16–18 medium}
- 1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes or slice them, place in a stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towel, drain, reserving 5 tablespoons drippings. Set bacon aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion in drippings until tender.
- Stir in arrowroot powder or cornstarch until blended.
- Gradually stir in sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened
- Remove from the heat, gradually whisk in cream. Set aside.
- Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl
- Add reserved onion mixture and bacon. Stir gently to coat.
- Serve warm
What is your favorite salad to serve at a Picnic or take to a Potluck?
