MICROWAVE GERMAN STYLE POTATO
SALAD
 
5 new potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.), unpeeled & sliced
1/4 c. water
6 slices bacon
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. all purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. celery seeds
1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. water
1/4 c. vinegar

Place potatoes in a 2 quart casserole, and add 1/4 cup water. Cover with heavy duty plastic wrap, and microwave at High for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring once. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain.

Place bacon on a rack in a 12"x8"x2" baking dish. Cover with paper towels. Microwave at High for 5 to 7 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Drain bacon, reserving drippings in dish; crumble bacon, and set aside.

Add onion to bacon drippings; microwave at High for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is transparent. Stir in flour and next 4 ingredients. Microwave at High for 1 1/2 minutes and stir until smooth. Add 3/4 cup water and vinegar to onion mixture, mixing well. Microwave at High for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Add potatoes and half of crumbled bacon, mixing well. Garnish with remaining bacon. Serve warm. Yield: 6 servings.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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