German Potato Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 4 medium) 3 slices bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon celery seed dash pepper 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or substitute regular vinegar)

Directions: Cook unpealed potatoes in lightly salted water for 20-25 minutes, until done. Drain and cool slightly. While the potatoes are cooking, fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to cool. Place the chopped onion in the pan and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Then add the flour, sugar,salt, celery seed and pepper. Cook over low heat until the mixture is bubbly. Add water and vinegar to the pan and continue to stir until smooth and thick. Boil for one minute and then remove from heat. Crumble bacon into hot mixture and then slice in the potatoes and reheat until bubbly and potatoes are coated. Makes 4-5 servings

Mashed Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions: Peal and then boil potatoes in lightly salted water for 20-25 minutes until tender. While the potatoes are cooking, in a skillet add the olive oil, onions and garlic and saute until tender, about 6 minutes. When potatoes are tender, drain and mash them. Add the butter and continue to mash, mixing it in the potatoes until melted. Then add the sauted onions and garlic mixture and blend in. Add the salt, pepper and sour cream, mixing well. Spoon into a well greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To heat, bring casserole to room temperature, about an hour. It can then be baked , uncovered at 325°F for an hour, or at 400°F for 20 minutes, until heated through and golden on top. Garnish with a sprig of dill if desired. This is a great way to make double baked potatoes without all the fuss ! I make these the day before Thanksgiving and then bake them along with my turkey and stuffing.

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