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["Microwave the potatoes for 4 to 5 minutes, let cool until you can handle them.", "Grate the potatoes and onion in a food processor using the grater attachment, or grate by hand.", "Cook the bacon, but not too crisp, as it will cook with the potatoes.", "In a medium bowl, add the grated potato mixture, the onions, and the bacon. Add cheese now and/or garlic now, if you are using it. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and mix thoroughly together.", "Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just starts to foam.", "Add the potato mixture and using a spatula or wooden spoon, press the potatoes firmly into the bottom of the pan.", "Increase heat to medium-high and let the potatoes brown and crisp for 6 to 8 minutes.", "Cut the potatoes into wedges, remove from pan, add remaining butter/oil and slide wedges into pan. Some folks turn the entire ""pancake"" onto a plate, then slide it back in, but that never seems to work for me. LOL.", "Continue to cook over medium heat until remaining side is dark golden brown and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes longer.", "Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped onions or chives if using.", "Sometimes I have sour cream or ketchup in ramekins for those who would like to add that after plating."]
