Microwave German Potato Salad Recipe

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Microwave German Potato Salad has big flavor for a quick salad. "The first time I tried this easy side dish I was impressed and had to have the recipe," recalls Barbara Erdmann of West Allis, Wisconsin. "That's what happens to most people who taste it. It's a time-saver when I need a salad for a summer get-together."

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Microwave German Potato Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes, cooked and sliced
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
6 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, diced

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2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, onion and celery; set aside. Place bacon in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave 2-3 minutes longer or until the bacon is crisp, stirring after each minute.
Remove bacon to paper towel to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Stir the sugar, flour, vinegar, salt and pepper into drippings until smooth; gradually add milk.
Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until thickened. Pour over potato mixture; toss. Top with bacon. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 241 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Microwave German Potato Salad in Taste of Home June/July 1997, p11