CREAMY HOT POTATO SALAD

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Provided by Rita Durant

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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3 lb potatoes, diced into 1 inch cubes
1 small onion
3-4 slice bacon cooked , crumbled, save about 2 tbsp bacon drippings
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
3 Tbsp flour
3/4 c half and half
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 tsp brown mustard
1-2 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Cook the potatoes in water; DRAIN , set aside. Cook the bacon, cool, crumble, save the drippings. Set aside
2. Melt the butter or margarine, add the onion, let brown till butter is melted. Add the flour to make a thick paste. Add the half and half, stir until thickened , about gravy like texture, if needed add a little more flour to thicken. Turn off heat. Add the mayonnaise and mustard, salt and pepper. Stir well. Ad about half the bacon bits and the drippings, stir. put into casserole dish and add the rest of the bacon bits on top, bake for 45 min or until bubbly.