PEI Bacon Potato Pie

This recipe from Kushqueen902 sound like the perfect addition to a Labour Day get together.

It looks amazing and I bet it takes just as good

 

3 to 4 lbs - peeled Potatoes

lots of grated Cheddar cheese

1 tsp - ground Thyme

to taste - chopped chives (fresh or dry)

- 1 lb Bacon

to taste - Salt & Pepper

Directions

Thinly slice potatoes. Line a pie plate or casserole dish with bacon, leaving half slices of bacon over the edge of dish. Layer potatoes, a generous amount of grated cheese, chopped chives, and salt and pepper to taste.

Repeat until you have four layers. Sprinkle first layer only with ground thyme. Pull bacon up over top of pie. Pie should be 4-5 inches thick. Fasten center of pie with skewer.e

Cover with parchment paper, then cover over top with foil and bake at 400°F for 2 hours. Remove parchment paper and continue to bake for another 30 minutes until fork tender and the bacon is cooked.

For Maple Bacon Sauce:

1 cup-Mayonnaise

1/2 cup-Sour Cream

1/4 cup-Maple Syrup

1 tsp-

Bacon bits

Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Serve over cooked potato pie.