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  • German Potato Salad

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    German Potato Salad
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    Servings: 8
    by maribeth carson
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    My mom was raised in a very dedicated German family this was one of my favorite German dishes she made while growing up. It can make a nice variation to your BBQ menu & be a nice surprise for your guests or family. It also goes nicely with any meal as a substitute for regular potato salad. If you have never had German Potato Salad you are in for a true delight! Enjoy!

    Ingredients

    • 5 Large potatoes (cooked in jackets)
    • 1 large cucumber
    • 1/2 LB bacon (fried & broken)
    • 3 hard boiled eggs
    • 1 large onion sliced
    • 2/3 c sour cream
    • 1/3 c mayo
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Directions

    1. Peel & slice potatoes.
    2. Peel & slice cucumbers lightly salt & let stand.
    3. Place potatoes in a large bowl add onion,eggs & cucumbers.
    4. Add bacon & a small amount of bacon drippings over mixture.
    5. Salt & pepper to taste.
    6. Make a mixture of sour cream & mayo pour over salad & mix well.
    7. let stand in fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight prior to serving.

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    Comments

    • Daniel Saraga
      Daniel Saraga
      Wow, the bacon must really make a difference in flavour!
      • Global Cookbook
        Global Cookbook
        This looks great maribeth! Thanks for sharing. I've saved it to the Try Soon folder in my recipe box and will let you know how it is!
        • Claudia lamascolo
          Claudia lamascolo
          I absolutely love German food. My first motherinlaw cooked it. Love Saurebraten? This is one of my favorite potato salads, I love that the cucumber in this never had it that way she put bacon and boiled eggs cant wait to try it! thank you!!!!

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