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Bavarian Potato Salad

A classic warm potato salad tossed in a tangy bacon, mustard, and beef broth dressing.

45 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender, then peel and slice while warm.

  2. 2

    Fry 6 slices diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and reaching 145F, then remove and save fat.

  3. 3

    Sauté 1 small finely diced yellow onion in the reserved bacon fat for 3 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Whisk in 1 cup beef broth, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp granulated sugar, then bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Pour warm dressing over sliced potatoes, fold in cooked bacon and 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, and serve warm.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Bavarian Potato Salad?

For Bavarian Potato Salad, the frying oil is held at 145 F (about 65 C) in step 2. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Bavarian Potato Salad look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until crispy and reaching 145F.

Is there a substitute for Dijon mustard in Bavarian Potato Salad?

The entry for Bavarian Potato Salad calls for 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Bavarian Potato Salad?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Bavarian Potato Salad uses 6 slices bacon, diced.

Is Bavarian Potato Salad gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Bavarian Potato Salad is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth and the mustard.

How many calories are in Bavarian Potato Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 240 calories, with 5 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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