Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time::25 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
4 strips bacon
4 Idaho potatoes, peeled and shredded
ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; let cool and crumble. Reserve bacon drippings in skillet.
Combine crumbled bacon, potatoes, flour, eggs, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
Pour 1/4-inch vegetable oil into skillet with drippings; heat over medium heat until oil and drippings shimmer.
Gently drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil; flatten into small patties about 3 inches in diameter. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
Cook's note:
Keep pancakes warm in 275 degree F (135 degree C) oven.