Bacon Potato Pancakes

Ingredients (9)

• + 4 slices bacon add to pantry
• + 4 Idaho potatoes, peeled and shredded add to pantry
• + ¼ cup all-purpose flour add to pantry
• + 2 eggs add to pantry
• + 4 garlic cloves, minced add to pantry
• + 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme add to pantry
• ✓ salt and ground black pepper to taste
• + salt and ground black pepper to taste add to pantry
• ✓ vegetable oil for frying, or as needed