momma's german potato salad

Name: Momma's German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 6 large or 12 small red skin potatoes, peeled (about a 3 lb bag); 1 medium red onion, chopped; 3 stick(s) celery, chopped; 1 - capful white vinegar; 3/4 cup(s) mayonnaise (add more if too dry); 1 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) salt (add more to taste); 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper (add more to taste); 1 pound(s) bacon (fried crisp/cut up)

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melanie kenefsky

Castaic, CA

Updated on Apr 27, 2020

This dish was handed down by my great grandmother. I still make it for family and friends. At potlucks, I always get asked for the recipe. My family insists I make it for all holiday dinners but much to their chagrin I draw the line at Thanksgiving. Maybe as a surprise this year I will sneak it in. Hope you enjoy this as much as we do. It will leave your palate asking for more.

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Paprika sprinkled over Momma's German Potato Salad.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Melanie's potato salad is a cross between a traditional American recipe and a German potato salad. It's the best of both worlds! We love the flavor from the red onions and celery. The dressing is slightly sweet and tangy at the same there. Crisp bacon adds savoriness and flavor to the potato salad. This will be a very popular side dish at your next cookout.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 large or 12 small red skin potatoes, peeled (about a 3 lb bag)
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 sticks celery, chopped
1 - capful white vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise (add more if too dry)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt (add more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (add more to taste)
1 pound bacon (fried crisp/cut up)

How To Make momma's german potato salad

Test Kitchen Tips

For us, we needed to add about 1/2 cup extra mayonnaise for the sauce to be creamy. Follow the instructions and adjust as needed.

Step 1

Peel and cut potatoes into bite-size pieces. Boil until tender but not mushy (about 15 minutes depending on the size of chunks you cut).

Step 2

Drain potatoes and place in a mixing bowl. Mix in diced red onion and celery.
Step 3

Add mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Step 4

Taste test to adjust spices. Add more mayo if it's too dry.
Step 5

Stir in crumbled bacon.
Step 6

Put into a nice serving dish and sprinkle with paprika.
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