Baked Baby Potatoes with Bacon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
12
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Cuisine
gluten-free
Baked Baby Potatoes with Bacon
Description
Baked Baby Potatoes with Bacon involves roasting unpeeled baby red potatoes wrapped in a sealed foil packet to lock in moisture. The potatoes are prepped with oil and seasoning before baking at a high heat of 450°F for about 35 minutes, which softens them while keeping skins intact. Meanwhile, chopped or ground bacon is cooked in its fat until browned, followed by garlic sauté to release aroma without browning. Tomato sauce, red wine, water, and pepper are added to create a sauce that simmers until thickened.
The resulting potatoes have a tender interior with skins that hold shape well. The bacon sauce offers a smoky and slightly tangy complement to the potatoes, enriched by garlic and fresh chives. The heat of the oven ensures a fully soft potato without drying the coating. Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top can add a subtle sharpness.
This dish can serve as a side or light main, fitting well alongside proteins or green vegetables. The foil packet method enables easy cleanup and retains steam for even cooking.
Ingredients
- 12 potato washed, dried, and unpeeled, red, baby
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 trips Bacon finely chopped or ground in a food processor, Farmland® Naturally Hickory Smoked Lower Sodium Classic Cut
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ¼ cup tomato sauce your favorite
- 2 tablespoons red wine
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons chives fresh, chopped
- Parmesan Cheese optional, grated, to sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (about 230°C).
- Arrange baby potatoes in the center of a large sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Seal the foil packet tightly on the top and both ends, leaving some empty space when sealing the packet to allow the heat to circulate. Place the foil packet, seam-side up, on a baking sheet.
- Bake baby potatoes for about 35 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a small nonstick saucepan over medium heat and cook chopped or ground bacon in its own fat until lightly brown (about 4 minutes). Add the garlic and sweat for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally (do not let garlic brown). Add and stir together the tomato sauce, wine, water and a pinch of ground black pepper; then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer (large burner) for about 5 minutes, reducing the sauce almost completely. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and set aside.
- When potatoes are cooked, remove from the oven and place packet on a cutting board. Open the packet carefully to avoid injury from the hot steam. With the help of a knife, cut a wedge along the length of the top of each potato.
- Fill the cavity by spooning in the bacon in tomato sauce, and sprinkle with chives and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve baked baby potatoes with bacon while still warm and enjoy!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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