1 cup prepared olive oil and vinaigrette dressing
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup simple syrup (to taste)*
1 1/2 pouches real bacon bits
1 tsp. smoked flavoring
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
dash of salt
2 bags frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (country style)
1 cup pre-diced assorted peppers
1 cup diced red onions
1 pkg. pre-cooked bacon slices

Combine dressing, cider vinegar, simple syrup, bacon bits, smoked flavoring, pepper, salt. Set aside.

In a Crock-Pot add hash brown potatoes, diced peppers, diced red onions, and cut pre-cooked bacon into 1/2-inch pieces. Pour liquid mixture over items in Crock-Pot, and set on low. Stir occasionally. Serve when fully hot.

Note: To make a "simple syrup" use equal amounts water and sugar boiled together.

Submitted by: Maggie