German Potato Salad; Bats in the Bath; Weekly Menu Recipe
Ingredients
- Hot German Potato Salad
- 4 medium potatoes, (20oz, 600gr)
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 3 ribs celery, about 2/3 cup chopped
- 2 large dill pickles or 4 small, about 1/3 cup chopped
- 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) beef stock
- 2 tsp cornstarch (maizena)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbs olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1437g | |
| Calories 1285 | |
| Calories from Fat 486 | 38% |
| Total Fat 54.22g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 15.35g | 61% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 3228mg | 135% |
| Potassium 4511mg | 129% |
| Total Carbs 174.55g | 47% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.1g | 80% |
| Sugars 21.0g | 14% |
| Protein 30.49g | 49% |
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