Easy German Style Potato Salad

• 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

1. Place frozen potatoes and cold water in covered skillet; cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

frozen potatoes, cold water, bacon, celery, red onion, flour, sugar, salt, celery, water, tarragon vinegar, eggs, paprika

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-german-style-potato-salad-223502 (may not work)