Hot German Potato Salid

1 1/2 lbs. Hash Brown Potatoes, ~ (approximately)
8 thick slices Bacon
6 Tbsp. Flour
1 c. Sugar
1 c. Vinegar
1 c. Water
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 tsp. Celery Seed
1/2 c. Onion, -{finely chopped
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In a large bowl,

thaw and crumble Hash Brown Potatoes.

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Fry Bacon in large skillet over medium heat.

Remove Bacon from skillet;

reserve drippings in same skillet.

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Using a wire whisk, stir Flour into

Bacon drippings until smooth.

Add;

Sugar, Vinegar, Water, Salt, Pepper,

and Celery Seed.

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Stir mixture until well blended.

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Continue heating over medium heat

until mixture boils and thickens.

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Add Onions and crumbled Bacon

to mixture.

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Pour mixture over Hash Brown Potatoes.

Stir to blend in all ingredients.

NOTE:

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..... It is best to make ahead of time, and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend.

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Reheat before serving.

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