Hot German Potato Salad Casserole

Passed down from my German/Dutch Grandmother. A hot potato salad with bacon, cheese and a creamy/vinegar sauce makes this a wonderful dish to serve with bratwurst on a cold fall day in Deutschland or wherever you might be. I usually double the bacon and sauce to make this extra flavorful.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 274 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 6 slices bacon
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 4 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 3 green onions, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring potatoes to a boil in a large pot of salted water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; transfer potatoes to a large baking dish.

Step 3

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and sprinkle over potatoes.

Step 4

Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir celery and green onion until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to baking dish.

Step 5

Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth. Pour mixture over potatoes and stir until well mixed. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 35 minutes.