Baking Dish - Essential for any casserole recipe as it holds the mixture and ensures even baking.
Chef's Knife - A versatile tool for efficiently preparing ingredients.
Potato Masher - To mash potatoes, although not explicitly mentioned for this one.
Cutting Board - Essential for safely preparing ingredients.
Mixing Bowls - Various sizes are useful for mixing casserole components or any recipe that requires multiple steps of combining ingredients.
Measuring Cups & Spoons - Precision in measuring is key to successful baking and cooking.
Rice Cooker (Optional) - For a side dish like rice to accompany casseroles.
Microwave-Safe Bowls - Useful if any part of the recipe involves microwaving ingredients.
Colander or Sieve - For draining potatoes after boiling.
Whisk - For whisking ingredients together to achieve the desired texture.
Oven Thermometer - Ensures accuracy when preheating your oven or verifying internal temperature during cooking.
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
I publish delicious recipes that most of the times required 10 ingredients or less and 30 minutes or less to prepare.
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