New Potatoes with Bacon & Herbs
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Main Course
New Potatoes with Bacon & Herbs
Description
New Potatoes with Bacon & Herbs begins by gently peeling small potatoes and cutting them into uniform pieces. They are boiled in salted water until al dente, retaining a slight bite and firm texture. Meanwhile, bacon is diced and cooked over medium-high heat until crisp, rendering flavorful fat. Fresh dill and scallions are chopped to add an herbal freshness that balances richness.
The cooked potatoes are drained and topped with the crispy bacon and the chopped herbs, then sprinkled with sea salt. The dish is served warm to highlight the contrast of textured potatoes against the crunchy bacon pieces and aromatic herbs. It is a straightforward yet flavorful accompaniment that requires minimal ingredients but delivers layered flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potato new
- 12 oz Bacon
- 1 cup scallion chopped
- 3 tbsp dill chopped, fresh
- 1 tbsp salt sea salt
Instructions
- Soak the potatoes in cold water for 5 minutes. Using a knife, scrape off the potato skin.
- Cut potatoes into equal-sized pieces. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the potatoes and cook them until they are al dente. Drain the potatoes from water and set aside.
- Dice scallions and dill and aside. Cut bacon into 1/2 inch cubes. Note: If you freeze the bacon for a couple of minutes, it will be much easier to slice.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until crispy.
- Top the potatoes with bacon, dill, and scallions. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1550mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 797mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 206IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.