German Potato Salad

GERMAN POTATO SALAD (submitted by Judy Fluegel-MCCL Cookbook)

1 c. diced bacon​2/3 c. sugar

1 c. diced celery​2/3 c. vinegar

1 c. chopped onion​1-1/3 c. water

3 tsp. salt​8 c. cooked potatoes,

½ tsp. pepper​   diced or sliced

3 tbsp. flour

​Fry bacon; drain and dice.  Return 4 tbsp. bacon fat to skillet; add celery, onions, salt and flour.  Cook gently.  Add sugar, vinegar, pepper and water.  Bring to boil.   Pour over potatoes and bacon in a 3 quart baking dish.  Cover and bake 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.  

Serves 12.

Enjoy!   (Jean Heinen 9/24/2011)