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Hot German Potato Salad

From the Kitchen of: Paz
Source: Easy Home Cooking Hamburger and More

1-1/2	lbs.	New or boiling-type potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1-1/3	cups	Water, divided
1/2	tsp	Salt
1/2	lb	Bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
2	Tbsp	Cider vinegar
4	tsp	Sugar
1	Tbsp	Worcestshire sauce
2	tsp	Cornstarch
1/4	tsp	Ground black pepper
1	2.8 oz can	French fried onions, divided
1	cup	Chopped green bell pepper
1	cup	Chopped celery
1/4	cup	Chopped pimento

Place potatoes, 1 cup water and salt in 3-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on HIGH 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once. Drain in colander; set aside.
Place bacon in same dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp, stirring once. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; set aside. Pour off all but 1/4 cup bacon drippings. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup water, vinegar, sugar, worcestershire, cornstarch and black pepper. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until dressing has thickened, stirring once.
Return potatoes to dish. Add 2/3 cup canned fried onions, bell pepper, celery, pimento and reserved bacon; toss well to coat evenly. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 2 minutes. Stir. Sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup fried onions. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until onions are golden. Serve warm.
Yield: 6 servings.