Deluxe German Potato Salad

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Deluxe German Potato Salad

Ingredients
½ pound sliced bacon, diced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup cider vinegar
½ cup water
5 pounds unpeeled small red potatoes, cooked and sliced
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional salt, optional

Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving ¼ cup drippings. Saute celery and onion in drippings until tender.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, mustard, vinegar and water until smooth. Add to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots and parsley; drizzle with sauce; stir gently to coat. Season with additional salt if desired; garnish with bacon. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 14-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 cup) equals 192 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 241 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.