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Side: Cleo's Potato Salad

Source of Recipe

From "Taste of Home American Summer Cookbook"


Recipe Introduction

"My mom, Cleo Lightfoot, loved cooking all kinds of different recipes, but her favorite meal was the one she made when hosting backyard barbecues in summer. She would make her famous ribs, baked beans, and this delicious potato salad."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 3 ½ pounds red potatoes (about 12 medium), cut into 1-inch cubes
â—¦ 6 bacon strips, chopped
â—¦ ¼ cup sugar
â—¦ 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
â—¦ ½ cup water
â—¦ 1 large egg, lightly beaten
â—¦ 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
â—¦ 1 tablespoon grated onion
â—¦ 1 teaspoon celery seed
â—¦ 1 teaspoon salt
â—¦ ½ teaspoon pepper
â—¦ 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
â—¦ 4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
â—¦ 2 medium celery ribs, chopped


Recipe

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain; cool completely.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Remove all but 1 tablespoon drippings from pan. Stir sugar and flour into drippings until smooth. Gradually stir in water; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.

Gently stir in vinegar, onion, and seasonings. Fold in whipped cream. Stir in eggs, celery, potatoes, and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.


Makes 12 servings