From the Kitchen of:  Bonnie

Source:  Country Woman

 


5		bacon strips, diced
1	medium	onion, chopped
2	cups	water
4	medium	potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2	teaspoons	salt
1/8	teaspoon	pepper
1/3	cup	all-purpose flour
2	cups	milk
1	cup (4 oz.)	shredded Swiss cheese

In a saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon.  Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.

Saute onion in drippings until tender.


Add water, potatoes, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.


Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into potato mixture.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Garnish with bacon.


Yield:  4 servings