Creating Potato Bacon Pie can be simple when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. Sauté Onions: In the same skillet, add diced onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
4. Layer Potatoes: Spread half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of your pie crust.
5. Add Bacon and Onions: Evenly distribute the cooked bacon and sautéed onions over the potatoes.
6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle half of the grated cheese over the bacon and onions.
7. Repeat Layers: Add the remaining potatoes, followed by the remaining cheese.
8. Prepare Cream Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
9. Pour Mixture: Pour the cream mixture evenly over the layered potatoes and bacon.
10. Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
11. Cool: After baking, let the pie cool for about 10-15 minutes to set.
12. Slice and Serve: Carefully slice the pie into wedges and serve warm.

These steps are designed to guide you through creating the most incredible Potato Bacon Pie effortlessly.