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Potato and Bacon Foil Packets

Flavor-packed potato bites with bacon crumbles baked (or grilled) to absolute perfection with zero clean-up! How easy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 4 lices Bacon diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds baby red potatoes halved
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain excess fat, reserving 1 tablespoon.
  3. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, potatoes, shallot, garlic, cajun seasoning, bacon and reserved bacon fat; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Cut six sheets of foil, about 12-inches long. Divide potato mixture into 6 equal portions, about 1 cup per foil packet, and add to the center of each foil in a single layer.
  5. Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet. Fold the sides of the foil over the potatoes, covering completely and sealing the packets closed.
  6. Place foil packets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15-20 minutes.*
  7. OPTIONAL: Preheat oven to broil. Open the packets and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until caramelized and slightly charred.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • *Cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the potatoes.
  • *Cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the potatoes.