Recipe: Small Batch German Potato Salad (serves 2)

SMALL BATCH GERMAN POTATO SALAD

4 slices bacon
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 (16 oz) can sliced potatoes, drained (or 1 lb potatoes, cooked and sliced)

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 1/2 cup water, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Stir in potatoes and bacon. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Source: Taste of Home magazine, February/March 1995