Crispy Honey Bacon Potatoes Recipe – Easy & Perfect Side Dish
Sizzling bacon, crispy golden potatoes, and a glossy drizzle of honey caramelizing into a sticky, sweet glaze make this dish an irresistible crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Gold or Russet Potatoes (washed, peeled optional, and cut into bite-sized cubes)
- Thick-cut Bacon
- Honey
- Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh Parsley (chopped for garnish)
- Optional: Smoked Paprika
- Optional: Chili Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your potato cubes and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces and spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, toss the parboiled potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure they’re well-coated.
- Add the seasoned potatoes to the baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer around the bacon.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping the potatoes and bacon halfway through. You’ll know they’re ready when the potatoes are golden and crispy, and the bacon is perfectly cooked.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle honey over the potatoes and bacon. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the honey.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
[‘Parboiling ensures the potatoes are creamy inside and crispy outside.’, ‘Use thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispiness.’, ‘Add honey at the end to prevent burning and achieve perfect caramelization.’, ‘Space out the potatoes on the baking sheet to ensure crispiness.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 7
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