Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375^o F.

In a medium pan, cook bacon until crisp.  Transfer to paper towels to drain.  Drain all but 2 teaspoons of bacon fat from pan.  Add onions, thyme and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes until golden brown.  In large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, bacon, pepper, and egg yolks. Gently stir in 3/4 cup cheese. Spread potato mixture into pie shell.  Bake for 25 minutes.  Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Continue to bake for 15 minutes until top is golden.  Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

*Low Salt Mashed Potatoes
1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 ½ tablespoons Tillamook^® unsalted Butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cream or milk, heated

In medium saucepan, cover potatoes with cold water.  Bring to boil and cook ten minutes, until fork tender.   Drain thoroughly and return to pot. Add butter and salt. Using a potato masher or fork mash them together until well combined.  Stir in milk.  

Serves 8