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frozen potatoes cold water bacon celery red onion flour sugar salt celery water tarragon vinegar eggs paprika
Viewed: 82 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 3 1/2 - 4 cups frozen potatoes, such as Ore-Ida cottage fries (found in the frozen section next to tater tots) or 3 1/2-4 cups waffle-shaped French fries (found in the frozen section next to tater tots)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 6 slices bacon, minced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup tarragon vinegar or 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 hard-cooked eggs
- paprika, to garnish
Method
- Place frozen potatoes and cold water in covered skillet; cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
- Meanwhile, in skillet, cook bacon until softened; add celery and onion and cook until bacon is crisp and celery golden. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Spoon off excess fat, reserving 2 T bacon drippings in skillet; blend in flour,sugar,salt and celery seed. Add water and vinegar; cook while stirring until smooth and thickened.
- Add bacon and celery. Gently fold this mixture into the hot, well-drained potatoes. Turn into a 1.5 quart bowl. Garnish with hard-cooked egg slices and sprinkle with paprika.
