6 strips bacon
1 med. onion, chopped
2 cans minced, chopped or whole clams
4 med. potatoes, peeled & coarsely chopped
2 qt. milk
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp. butter
1/2-1 c. instant potato flakes

Fry bacon until crisp, reserve. In a large pan, with bacon drippings, saute onion until transparent. Add liquid from clams and potatoes; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender. Add milk, 3-5 teaspoons salt, dash pepper and clams. Heat through. Stir in potato flakes to thicken to desired consistency. Before serving sprinkle crumbled bacon on top and 2 tablespoons butter. Serves 6. Freezes well.