3 - 4 lbs peeled potatoes, thinly sliced
cheddar cheese, grated
1 tsp ground thyme
chopped chives, fresh or dried
1 lb bacon
salt & pepper
Line a pie plate or casserole dish with bacon, leaving half the slice of bacon hanging outside of the dish.
Layer potatoes, cheese, chives, salt & pepper, repeat until you have 4 layers. Add thyme to the first layer only.
Pull bacon up over the top and fasten the center with a skewer.
Pie should be 4 - 5 inches thick in the middle.
Cover with foil and bake at 400 F for 2 hours.
Remove foil and continue baking for 30 minutes until fork tender and bacon is cooked.
Top with Maple Bacon Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp bacon bits
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and serve over cooked pie.
