*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Microwave German Potato Salad

Recipe By     : Taste of Home, June/July, 1997
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        red potatoes -- cooked and sliced
   3                    hard-cooked eggs -- chopped
     1/2  cup           onion -- chopped
     1/2  cup           celery -- chopped
   6                    bacon strips -- diced
   2      tablespoons   sugar
   4      teaspoons     all-purpose flour
   2      tablespoons   vinegar
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      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 over potato mixture;
toss.  Top with bacon.  Serve immediately.  Yield:  8 servings. Editor's
note:  This recipe was tested in a 700-watt microwave.

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