Bacon-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Crispy, savory Bacon-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes for a comforting and nostalgic meal. Perfect for family gatherings or a hearty weeknight side!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds small fingerling potatoes
- 2 slices of thick-cut bacon chopped (If using regular bacon, increase to three slices.)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs for garnish suggested: parsley or basil
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 425°F.
- Choose a baking sheet that allows the potatoes to spread out evenly, avoiding overcrowding, to ensure crispiness.
- Chop the bacon into small, 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss the fingerling potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and black pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Transfer the potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Scatter the chopped bacon over the potatoes, making sure it's evenly distributed.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes. After that, stir the potatoes and bacon, then return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Check the doneness of the potatoes by piercing them with a fork. If they slide off easily, they are done. If not, stir the mixture again and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are tender and the bacon is crisp, remove them from the oven. Garnish with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt. Serve hot.