Skillet-Cooked Potatoes and Cheese

• 2 lbs red potatoes or 2 lbs other waxy potatoes
• 14 cup canola oil
• 3 slices smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 8 ounces grated cantal cheese or 8 ounces gruyere cheese
• 8 ounces farmers' cheese (such as Friendship brand)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

1. Using a mandoline, cut potatoes into 1/16"-thick slices.
2. (or slice them the thickness of a nickel).
3. Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water; set aside.
4. Heat oil in a 12" cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5. Add bacon and cook, stirring, until its fat has rendered, about 6 minutes.
6. Drain potatoes in a colander; add to the skillet; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Cover the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and crushing potatoes into small chunks with a wooden spoon, until potatoes are tender, 2025 minutes.
8. Add cheeses, and garlic to skillet; stir to combine.
9. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover.
10. Cook, scraping bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon, until cheese is melted and the potatoes are mashed, about 5 minutes.
11. Stir vigorously and season with salt to taste.
12. Sprinkle with chives and pepper to taste.

red potatoes, canola oil, bacon, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, cantal cheese, cheese, garlic, chives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/skillet-cooked-potatoes-and-cheese-379631 (may not work)