Grandma Cannon’s German Potato Salad

Submitted by Sarah Cannon, Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative

Grandma Cannon’s German Potato Salad

Submitted by Sarah Cannon, Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative
Course Salad
Cuisine German
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 strips Bacon chopped
  • 3 lg. potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced
  • 1/2 c. onion chopped
  • 1/3 c. Green pepper chopped

Dressing

  • 4 T. sugar
  • 4 T. Vinegar
  • 1 T. canola oil or bacon grease
  • 1 T. mustard (any flavor works)
  • 1 t. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 t. Salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 t. pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a glass 2-cup measure.
  • Heat in microwave for a minute or two to dissolve sugar. Stir.
  • Fry bacon until crisp, remove from pan.
  • Saute onion and pepper in bacon drippings.
  • Boil potatoes for 10 minutes, just until done. Drain and return to pan.
  • Combine potatoes, bacon and onion/pepper mixture. Pour on dressing, toss gently.
  • Heat on low 5 minutes or until all ingredients are heated. Cover and keep warm until serving time.
  • Just before serving, top with sliced eggs. Serves 4.