Hot Bacon Dressing
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You get an explosion of flavor in this satisfying hot dressing that's perfect for strong-flavored greens like spinach, notes Connie Simon from Reed City, Michigan.
SERVINGS: 32
CATEGORY: Salads
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 pound sliced bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Directions:
In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove bacon and set aside. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet. Add onion and saute until tender; remove from the heat. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, pimientos, mustard, salt, pepper and bacon; mix well.
Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into skillet. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Serve warm over fresh spinach or mixed greens. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat before serving. Yield: about 4 cups.