Easy German Style Potato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 - 4 cups frozen potatoes, such as Ore-Ida cottage fries (found in the frozen section next to tater tots) or 3 1/2-4 cups waffle-shaped French fries (found in the frozen section next to tater tots)
1/2 cup cold water
6 slices bacon, minced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup tarragon vinegar or 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 hard-cooked eggs
paprika, to garnish

Preparation

Place frozen potatoes and cold water in covered skillet; cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
Meanwhile, in skillet, cook bacon until softened; add celery and onion and cook until bacon is crisp and celery golden. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Spoon off excess fat, reserving 2 T bacon drippings in skillet; blend in flour,sugar,salt and celery seed. Add water and vinegar; cook while stirring until smooth and thickened.
Add bacon and celery. Gently fold this mixture into the hot, well-drained potatoes. Turn into a 1.5 quart bowl. Garnish with hard-cooked egg slices and sprinkle with paprika.