Recipe: Microwave German Potato Salad (using red potatoes and hard boiled eggs)

MICROWAVE GERMAN POTATO SALAD

2 pounds red potatoes, cooked and sliced
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
6 strips bacon, diced
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup milk

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, eggs, onion and celery; set aside.

Place bacon in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with a paper towel and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave 3-4 minutes longer or until the bacon is crisp, stirring after each minute. Remove bacon to paper towel to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.

Stir sugar, flour, vinegar, salt and pepper into drippings until smooth; gradually add milk. Microwave on HIGH for 5-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until thickened.

Pour dressing over potato mixture; toss. Top with bacon. Serve immediately.

Note: This recipe was tested in a 700-watt microwave.

Makes 8 servings
Source: Taste of Home magazine, June/July, 1997