4 slices bacon
2 med. white potatoes, peeled & diced
1/4 c. onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (6 1/2 oz.) can minced clams
2 c. milk

Place bacon in 2-quart casserole. Microwave at High for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings. Drain bacon on paper towels; set aside. Stir potatoes and onion into bacon drippings. Cover. Microwave at High for 7 to 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 3 minutes. Stir in flour, salt, thyme and pepper. Drain clams, reserving juice. Blend clam juice and milk into potato mixture. Microwave at High for 7 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring every 2 minutes. Crumble bacon into mixture. Stir in clams. Yield 4 servings.