Baked German Potato Salad

• bacon1 cup

  diced (about 3 strips)

• celery1 cup

  diced

• small onion↗1

  chopped

• salt↗1 tablespoon

  or less

• all-purpose flour↗3 tablespoons
• sugar↗1⁄3 - 2⁄3 cup

  or less depending on how sweet you like it

• vinegar↗2⁄3 cup
• fresh ground pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  to taste

• water↗1 1⁄3 cups
• sliced cooked potatoes8 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Butter a 3-quart baking dish.

3. 3

   Fry bacon; drain drippings from skillet reserving 1/4 cup.

4. 4

   Add celery, onions, salt and flour.

5. 5

   Simmer, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Add sugar, vinegar, pepper and water.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Toss bacon and potatoes together in the baking dish.

9. 9

   Pour celery mixture over top.

10. 10

    Cover and bake for 30 minutes.