Bacon Wrapped Potatoes
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Bacon Wrapped Potatoes
Description
The Bacon Wrapped Potatoes recipe involves cutting large russet potatoes into wedges, seasoning them with salt and pepper, and wrapping each piece with half a slice of thin center-cut bacon. Baking at 450°F allows the bacon to crisp up while the potatoes cook through and develop golden edges. Flipping halfway ensures even cooking and bacon crispiness across all sides. The thin bacon ensures bacon crisps within typical roasting time without the potatoes remaining undercooked.
This dish yields a combination of crispy, salty bacon exterior and soft, warm potato interior, providing a pleasing contrast in texture. Optional garnishes like chopped parsley and coarse salt enhance both appearance and flavor. Ranch dressing can be served alongside for dipping, complementing the bacon and potato flavors with a creamy tang.
The recipe advises against using thick-cut bacon, as it requires longer cooking time and affects doneness. Leftover bacon-wrapped potatoes can be refrigerated up to three days and reheated in the oven to restore crispness, making this suitable for meal prep or enjoying later. Serving immediately after baking is recommended for best texture.
Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes scrubbed, large
- 9 lices Bacon preferably center cut, thin
- cooking spray
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley optional, chopped, coarse, for garnish
- salt optional, chopped, coarse, for garnish
- ½ cup ranch dressing optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, coat the foil with cooking spray.
- Cut each potato into 6 wedges. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
- Cut the bacon slices in half crosswise. Wrap each piece of potato with a piece of bacon. Place the bacon wrapped potatoes on the sheet pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and bacon is crispy.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley and coarse salt if desired, and with ranch for dipping.
Notes
- Use thin, center-cut bacon to ensure crispiness within the 30-minute baking time.
- Serve the bacon wrapped potatoes immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Leftovers keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat well in the oven to maintain crispness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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