Hot German Potato Salad Recipe

by 'Eat Better America'

Hot German potato salad recipe is a classic among barbecues and picnics. The salad gets its unique flavor from bacon and a piquant vinaigrette. This recipe is a result of my fiddling with ones from several cookbooks. I think the sweet-sour balance is just perfect.

*Prep time:45 min
Start to finish:45 min
Makes:8 servings (3/4 cup each)


Ingredients:

6 medium red potatoes, unpeeled

3 slices bacon

1 tablespoon olive or canola oil

3/4 cup chopped onions

1 tablespoon Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1/8 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cup water

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


Preparation:

1. In 4-quart saucepan, place potatoes. Add water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Cut into slices.

2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Chop bacon; set aside.

3. Remove and discard bacon drippings from skillet. Add oil; heat over medium heat. Add onions; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, sugar, salt, celery seed and pepper. Gradually stir in water, vinegar and mustard. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.

4. Stir in potatoes and bacon. Cook, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated. To serve, sprinkle with parsley.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.


Nutritional Information:

1 Serving: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 260mg; Total Carbohydrate 31g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 4g); Protein 4g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 4%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


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Original Hot German Potato Salad Recipe