Ingredients for - Bacon Potato Pancakes

1. Bacon 4 slices
2. Idaho potatoes, peeled and shredded 4
3. All-purpose flour ¼ cup
4. Eggs 2
5. Garlic cloves, minced 4
6. Chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon
7. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon
8. Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Bacon Potato Pancakes

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

Combine crumbled bacon, potatoes, flour, eggs, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.

3 . Stage

Pour vegetable oil about 1/4-inch deep into skillet with bacon drippings and place over medium heat; heat until the oil and bacon drippings shimmer.

4 . Stage

Gently drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoon into hot oil and flatten potatoes into small patties about 3 inches in diameter. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.