
1 1/2 lb Potatoes,Idaho,unpeeled (3lg)
Water,boiling
1/2 lb Bacon,cut into 3″ strips
1 c Onion,sliced
2 tb Flour
1/2 ts Thyme,dried
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Beer (12oz)
1/2 c Milk
6 c Cabbage,fine shredded (1.5lb)
1 c Swiss cheese,shredded

- Steam potatoes in 1 inch boiling water 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender.
- Slice potatoes, unpeeled, into 1/2-slices; set aside.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; set aside.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat; saute onion in same
skillet until golden.
- Stir in flour, thyme and salt.
- Gradually add beer and milk; stir, over low heat, until mixture
boils and thickens.
- In 3-quart casserole, layer half the cabbage, potatoes, bacon,
cheese and sauce; repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cover and bake in preheated 375'F. oven 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer, or until cabbage is tender.