Judy's Hearty German Potato Salad 🥔🥓
This delightful German potato salad is vibrant and tangy, making it the perfect side dish for summer barbecues or family gatherings. Unlike traditional mayonnaise-based salads, this version is made with a warm, flavorful dressing, creating an experience that's both comforting and refreshing. Pair it with grilled sausages or your favorite meat for a satisfying meal! 🌭
Ingredients
For the salad
- 8 cups boiled new potatoes, sliced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup bacon (fried, drained, diced)
For the dressing
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 3 teaspoons flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup vinegar
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/3 cup water
Instructions
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In a skillet, combine the celery, onion, salt, and flour with a bit of the reserved bacon fat.
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Cook over low heat until the vegetables become soft and fragrant—about 5-7 minutes.
🔥 Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
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Add the sugar, vinegar, pepper, and water to the skillet.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
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In a 3-quart casserole, layer the sliced potatoes and crispy bacon.
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Pour the warm dressing mixture over the potatoes and bacon.
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Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
🌿 Let the potato salad sit for a few minutes before serving; this will enhance the flavor even more!
Variations
- Herb-infused: Add fresh herbs like dill or parsley to the dressing for an aromatic twist.
- Vegetarian: Substitute bacon with sautéed mushrooms or smoked tempeh for a delicious plant-based alternative.
- Spicy kick: Mix in a little Dijon mustard or a splash of hot sauce to the dressing for added spice and depth.
- Chilled version: After baking, allow the salad to cool, then refrigerate for a refreshing chilled potato salad perfect for potlucks!
Enjoy Judy's hearty German potato salad, a dish sure to impress everyone at your table! 🍽️✨
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Here's the text from the image: **GERMAN POTATO SALAD** - 1 cup diced celery - 1 cup chopped onion - 3 tsp. salt - 3 tsp. flour - 2/3 cup sugar - 2/3 cup vinegar - ½ tsp. pepper - 1 1/3 cup water - 1 cup bacon (fried, drained, diced) - 8 cups boiled new potatoes, sliced **Instructions:** Place celery, onion, salt, and flour into skillet with a little bacon fat. Cook over low heat until vegetables are soft. Add sugar, vinegar, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil. Pour mixture over potatoes and bacon in 3 qt. casserole. Cover. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. **Judy Johnson**llm
# Judy's Hearty German Potato Salad 🥔🥓 This delightful German potato salad is vibrant and tangy, making it the perfect side dish for summer barbecues or family gatherings. Unlike traditional mayonnaise-based salads, this version is made with a warm, flavorful dressing, creating an experience that's both comforting and refreshing. Pair it with grilled sausages or your favorite meat for a satisfying meal! 🌭 ## Ingredients ### For the salad - 8 cups boiled new potatoes, sliced - 1 cup diced celery - 1 cup chopped onion - 1 cup bacon (fried, drained, diced) ### For the dressing - 3 teaspoons salt - 3 teaspoons flour - 2/3 cup sugar - 2/3 cup vinegar - ½ teaspoon pepper - 1 1/3 cup water ## Instructions 1. In a skillet, combine the celery, onion, salt, and flour with a bit of the reserved bacon fat. 2. Cook over low heat until the vegetables become soft and fragrant—about 5-7 minutes. > 🔥 Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. 3. Add the sugar, vinegar, pepper, and water to the skillet. 4. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. 5. In a 3-quart casserole, layer the sliced potatoes and crispy bacon. 6. Pour the warm dressing mixture over the potatoes and bacon. 7. Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. > 🌿 Let the potato salad sit for a few minutes before serving; this will enhance the flavor even more! ## Variations - **Herb-infused**: Add fresh herbs like dill or parsley to the dressing for an aromatic twist. - **Vegetarian**: Substitute bacon with sautéed mushrooms or smoked tempeh for a delicious plant-based alternative. - **Spicy kick**: Mix in a little Dijon mustard or a splash of hot sauce to the dressing for added spice and depth. - **Chilled version**: After baking, allow the salad to cool, then refrigerate for a refreshing chilled potato salad perfect for potlucks! Enjoy Judy's hearty German potato salad, a dish sure to impress everyone at your table! 🍽️✨name
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