German Potato Salad

By lorik

Ingredients

• Variation:
• 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, diced
• 4 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 bunch of scallions, chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp each dijon mustard and sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped cornichons
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2/3 cup water
• 4 slices bacon, diced and browned
• 1/4 cup bacon drippings
• 4 cups cold, cooked, cubed potatoes
• 1 hard boiled egg
• 2 Tbsp chopped onion
• fresh parsley

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Simmer 1 1/2 pounds diced red potatoes in salted water until tender; drain. Cook 4 slices chopped bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Add 1 bunch chopped scallions; saute. Whisk in 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar and 2 teaspoons each dijon mustard and sugar; bring to a simmer. Toss in 1/4 cup each chopped parsley and cornichons, the potatoes and bacon; season with salt and pepper.

Variation:
Combine sugar, flour,salt and pepper in the top of a double boiler. Stir in vinegar, water, and bacon drippings. Cook, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes or until thick. Place potatoes, onions, egg and parsley in a greased casserole or baking pan. Pour dressing over and mix to coat all. Heat in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Serves 6-8.