Cold German Potato Salad
"This is one of those true German recipes. My dear MIL is a "true" German. Trying to get measurements from her is like pulling teeth. I have made this for DH for 34 years now. I still throw it together without measuring so today while preparing it I tried to eyeball the amounts. Hope it works for you and that it is enjoyed. There is no sugar included like most potato salads. DH does like mayo on the side."
photo by Baby Kato
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 4 medium white potatoes (cooked)
- 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 1⁄4 cup vinegar
- salt & pepper
- 3 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
directions
- Cook potatoes in skin till tender (not too soft) needs to be on the firm side. Set aside to cool.
- Sauté onion in water and butter till high simmer.
- Add bouillon cubes. Set aside to cool.
- Peel cooled potatoes and slice into circles about 1/8-inch thick.
- Put potatoes in casserole dish.
- Drizzle oil and vinegar over top of potatoes.
- Pour onion mixture on top, salt & pepper to taste finish with crumbled bacon bits.
- Do not mix at this time. Let sit at least 1-2 hours in the refrigerator to let flavors blend. Over night is best.
- Serve cold or bring to room temperature.
- Mix all together before serving.
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Reviews
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My mom's Cold German Potato Salad had raw egg in it and I have never found a recipe for anything like it. This was very good although a little putzy - why cook down the onion? I may have cooked the onion too long - wasn't sure about "Sauté onion in water and butter till high simmer." There was no liquid left for the bullion to dissolve into. Anyway, I made it work! -
I found this to be blan. It was easy enough to make but I expected more after reading all the reviews. I served it after about 9 hrs of refrigeration. It tasted a little better the next day but definitely not what I expected. -
I give this recipe 5 stars. It was fantastic. Very nice change from traditional potato salad with mayo. I will most certainly make this again and again. Didn't change a thing. Measurements were perfect. Thanks Teresa for sharing. -
I made this recipe for the first time to serve at a tailgate prior to a Michigan football yesterday. I had six guests, five of which are from Germany. They all said my "Hausgemachter Deutscher Kartoffelsalat" was "lecker!!" THIS RECIPE IS PERFECT. Follow it precisely, and you will not be disappointed. -
Oh boy this took me back to Germany . I have recipes for Hot German potato salad that are good but this one is exactly like many of the ones we had when we lived there YUMMMMMYYY This is going in my Divine Recipes cookbook Made for Gimme 5 tag
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
teresas
United States
<p>? Hi! My name is Teresa.? My husband and I like to take RV trips but it seems lately we just us it for vintage motorcross races. I enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, have done some rock climbing but age is creeping up on my poor old bones. Anything to do with the outdoors I enjoy, so why do I live in rainy Washington state? We have 2 wonderful children, both grown. My son lives in LA and my daughter and her husband recently moved back in the area with their little boy...our grandson... who just turned?5 years old. We have a granddaughter who lives close by...she just turned 23 this year. She's a sweetheart.? Life is good when you have a son and a?daughter and they?gift?you with a granddaughter and grandson. :)??</p>
