Warm German Potato Salad

Name: Warm German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced; 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Tender Yukon Gold potatoes tossed in a warm, tangy bacon dressing with sweet onions and fresh parsley.

35 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced
6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and boil for 12 to 15 minutes until fork tender, then drain.
2

Fry 6 slices chopped thick-cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and cooked to 160F internal temperature, then transfer bacon to paper towels and keep drippings in skillet.
3

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion to the reserved bacon fat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft.
4

Whisk 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
5

Fold warm Yukon Gold potatoes and crisp thick-cut bacon into the warm dressing, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Questions

How long does Warm German Potato Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Warm German Potato Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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