INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds russet potatoes ((about 4 medium potatoes))
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6-8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
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2 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese ((about 8 ounces))
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1 tablespoon butter, cut into 8 cubes
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3 cups heavy cream
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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3 bay leaves
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped ( (or 2 tsp dried))
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (or tsp dried)
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
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1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoons pepper