Baked German Potato Salad

Description: This recipe was given to me by a German lady that I worked with some time ago, it's a nice change from the usual potato salad recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup diced bacon (about 3 strips)
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt (or less)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/3-2/3 cup sugar (or less depending on how sweet you like it)
• 2/3 cup vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 8 cups sliced cooked potatoes

Steps:

1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Butter a 3-quart baking dish.
3. Fry bacon; drain drippings from skillet reserving 1/4 cup.
4. Add celery, onions, salt and flour.
5. Simmer, stirring constantly.
6. Add sugar, vinegar, pepper and water.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Toss bacon and potatoes together in the baking dish.
9. Pour celery mixture over top.
10. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.