A warm, slightly sweet bacon and onion vinaigrette coats sliced potatoes for this scrumptious recipe.
Ingredients
4 medium potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds)
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil, oregano, or parsley
Directions
1. In a covered saucepan cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are just tender; drain well. Cool slightly. Peel and slice potatoes. Set potatoes aside while preparing dressing.
2. For dressing, in a large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside. Cook onion in reserved drippings until tender.
3. Stir in flour, sugar, salt, celery seed, and pepper. Stir in water and vinegar. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in potatoes, bacon, and peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more or until heated through, stirring gently. Fold in basil, oregano, or parsley. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm. Makes 4 servings.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens