Small-Batch Potato Salad

Name: Small-Batch Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) sliced potatoes, drained; Minced fresh parsley

Since my kids left home some years ago, I have been relying on smaller-portioned. This recipes conveniently calls for canned potatoes, so I can make it at a moment's notice.—June Schwanz, Saukville, Wisconsin

Ingredients

4 bacon strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) sliced potatoes, drained
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Add cornstarch and sugar to drippings; stir until smooth. Add water, vinegar, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in potatoes and bacon. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 479 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 1416mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Small-Batch Potato Salad in Taste of Home February/March 1995

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Bobbi K B

Jun 10, 2010

Quick, easy and enjoyed by my family greatly. My husband said it was better than the recipe that I have slaved over. I did use one short cut, i used precooked bacon from a bag in the salad dressing aisle and it was perfect and cut one messy step out of the process. I will definately make again and will make in larger batches for family get togethers