1. Peel and cube potatoes.
2. Boil potatoes until fork tender, but still slightly firm.
3. Cook bacon, then crumble. Reserve bacon grease.
4. Dice onion and cook in bacon grease until brown.
5. Mix bacon, onion, potatoes, mayo, sour cream, cold water, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp pepper, and sugar in an oven-safe bowl.
6. Bake for 60 minutes at 350 Fahrenheit. Broil for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.

This is another cherished recipe from my mother.

As a child, I was extraordinarily averse to mayo, sour cream, cottage cheese, etc. I didn’t understand how delicious this recipe was until I was about 20 or so. I can’t believe I had missed out for so long.