Name: Potato and Lardon Casserole
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold; 1/2 lb slab bacon, any rind discarded, bacon cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and then slices cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips (lardons); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits

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Potato and Lardon CasseroleMartyn Thompson

With ingredients like bacon, garlic, and butter, how could this hearty casserole be anything but wonderful? You'll definitely wish you'd made more.

Cooks' note:

Casserole can be assembled (but not baked) 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature, 30 minutes to 1 hour, before baking.

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