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Skinny Hot German Potato Salad

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 13, 2021
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66% less fat • 22% fewer calories • 57% less sodium than the original recipe. Cutting the bacon in half, along with a few other changes, slims down a classic.

Skinny Hot German Potato Salad

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 6 medium red potatoes, unpeeled
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4-quart saucepan, place potatoes. Add water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Cut into slices.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Chop bacon; set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    Remove and discard bacon drippings from skillet. Add oil; heat over medium heat. Add onions; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, sugar, salt, celery seed and pepper. Gradually stir in water, vinegar and mustard. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir in potatoes and bacon. Cook, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated. To serve, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

170 Calories
3g Total Fat
4g Protein
31g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
260mg
11%
Potassium
900mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
4g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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