HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and cool. Peel if desired. Slice 1/4 -inch thick.In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of the drippings.Over medium heat, sauté celery and onion in bacon drippings until lightly browned and crisp-tender. Stir in flour, sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in water, vinegar and spicy brown mustard. Stirring constantly over medium heat, bring to a boil and boil until thickened. Remove from heat.Crumble four slices of the bacon. Stir crumbled bacon and potatoes into hot dressing in skillet. Stirring gently, cook over medium heat until heated through and potatoes are well coated. Transfer to a serving bowl. Crumble remaining two slices of bacon and sprinkle over the top. Serve hot or warm.