Hot German Potato Salad | Cajun 911 Cuisine
This warm German potato salad blends classic tangy-sweet flavors with richness from bacon, sautéed red onion, and garlic. Finished with fresh parsley and green onions, it’s the perfect warm side dish for Cajun roasts, sausages, holiday meals, or Sunday suppers.
INGREDIENTS
For the Potatoes
2 lbs baby red or Yukon potatoes, halved
1 Tbsp salt, for boiling water
For the Warm Bacon Dressing
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 small red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 cup chicken stock
Black pepper, to taste
Optional: tiny dash of Cajun seasoning
Herbs and Finishing
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp green onions, sliced
Optional garnish: extra bacon pieces
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook the Potatoes
Boil potatoes in well-salted water until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
2. Make the Warm Bacon Dressing
Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving 2–3 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet. Add red onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in vinegar, Dijon, sugar, chicken stock, and black pepper. Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Return bacon to the skillet.
3. Combine
Add warm potatoes to the skillet or transfer everything to a bowl. Pour the warm dressing over the potatoes and gently coat.
4. Finish
Fold in parsley and green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning, vinegar, or sugar as needed.
5. Serve
Serve warm. Garnish with extra green onions and bacon if desired.
SERVING IDEAS
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Serve with Cajun roasts or sausages
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Pair with pork chops or BBQ chicken
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Add to holiday meals or Sunday suppers
- Serve alongside grilled or smoked meats
NOTES
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Red onion offers deeper sweetness than yellow onion
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Green onions brighten the warm dressing
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Always serve warm, never cold
RECIPE PAIRINGS AND HELPFUL LINKS
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Pair with Southern sides and vegetables
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Serve alongside Cajun pork, chicken, or sausage dishes
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