Description
Savory honey bacon roasted potatoes bring irresistible comfort to classic side dishes with golden crispy edges and sweet-salty flavor profiles. Crisp bacon and caramelized honey elevate simple potatoes into a crowd-pleasing companion perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) baby potatoes
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
Fresh Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Liquid and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare oven at 400F (200C) with rack in the middle position for optimal heat circulation.
- Thoroughly cleanse baby potatoes, pat completely dry, and slice each potato lengthwise into uniform halves.
- Create a flavorful coating by combining crisp bacon pieces, golden honey, rich olive oil, and seasoning with salt and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently fold potato halves into the honey-bacon mixture, ensuring each piece is generously and evenly coated with the aromatic blend.
- Arrange potato pieces on a rimmed baking sheet, distributing them in a single layer with slight separation to promote crisp edges and even roasting.
- Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, rotating potatoes midway through cooking to achieve golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Once potatoes reach perfect caramelization and bacon turns crisp, remove from oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Choose waxy baby potatoes for the best crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- Pat potatoes completely dry before mixing to help achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Arrange potatoes cut-side down on the baking sheet for extra golden-brown caramelization.
- Use thick-cut bacon for more robust flavor and crunchier texture in the final dish.
- For a healthier version, swap bacon with turkey bacon or use less bacon and add smoked paprika for depth.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup and preventing sticking.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure potatoes roast instead of steam, giving that perfect crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg