Makeover Cleo's Potato Salad Recipe

By PKMom

This recipe is perfect for family gatherings, and now that it's much healthier, you can enjoy it all summer long. Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

• 6 large potatoes
• 6 Bacon strips, diced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups fat-free Miracle Whip
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 2 medium celery ribs, sliced
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Scrub and cube potatoes; place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Add sugar and flour to the pan; stir in water until blended. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Stir in Miracle Whip and vinegar. Fold in cream.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, eggs, onion, celery seed and salt. Add dressing and bacon; stir until blended. Chill until serving. Yield: 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Nutritional Facts
3/4 cup equals 215 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 407 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.