Classic German Potato Salad

Name: Classic German Potato Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1-1/2 to 2 pounds bacon; 3-1/2 pounds potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced (about 7 cups); 1-1/2 cups chopped onion; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1-1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This potato salad is a classic side for any German meal.—Mae Wagners, Pickerington, Ohio

Ingredients

1-1/2 to 2 pounds bacon
3-1/2 pounds potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced (about 7 cups)
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon. In a large bowl, toss bacon with potatoes and onion; set aside. In the drippings, combine flour and sugar. Combine water, vinegar, salt and pepper; stir into skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cream. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve warm.