German Potato and Egg Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time50 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Potatoes5 Medium
 Eggs - 8 hard-cooked, shelled, coarsely chopped
 Swiss Cheese4 Ounce
 Leftover ham1 Cup (16 tbs), cubed
 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Medium
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 Sugar1 Tablespoon
 Salt3/4 Teaspoon
 Mustard1 Teaspoon
 Water1 1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vinegar1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Green pepper1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Pimiento1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 325° F.

MAKING
2) In a large saucepan with the boiling salted water, cook the potatoes for 30 minutes or until tender.
3) Drain well, allow to cool, then peel and dice the potatoes.
4) In a 10-cup baking dish, place the potatoes alongwith the eggs and Swiss cheese.
5) In a medium skillet, cook the ham or other leftover meat in the oil, until brown, remove and keep aside.
6) In the same skillet, saute the onion until soft. Then stir in the flour, sugar, salt and dry mustard, stir continuously and cook until bubbly.
7) Stir in the water and vinegar, then stir and cook further until the dressing is thick and bubbles for 1 minute.
8) Stir in the green pepper and pimiento, then cook for another 1 minute.
9) Pour over the potato and egg mixture, toss lightly to mix and sprinkle with the ham.
10) Serve warm or bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

SERVING
11) Serve from the baking dish or spoon on individual serving plates.
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