Crispy Oven Baked Potatoes With Bacon
The only thing better than perfect oven-baked potatoes is when they’re served alongside crispy bacon! Roasting Yukon Gold potatoes alongside savory bacon slices lets the potatoes fry in the rendered bacon grease for a flavor that’s soft on the inside and perfectly golden on the outside!
The Secret to Crispy, Flavorful Potatoes
Today I’m sharing an oven-roasted potatoes recipe that makes my mornings ten times easier. I love to do this for my son from time to time. Using just one pan, it’s a handy way to cook bacon and fry potatoes at the same time, and I don’t know about you, but I need more handy dandy and fuss-free things in my life!
I love that I don’t have to stand over a skillet to cook this dish. Plus, both the oven-baked potatoes and bacon are done at the same time. The potatoes cook up wonderfully flavorful because as the bacon cooks, it provides the oil for the potatoes to fry in. We all know how much I love to cook with bacon grease!
While this is great in the morning with a side of eggs, it also makes the perfect side dish. I’ve included some serving suggestions below, but it’s the perfect accompaniment to main meals like butter-roasted chicken, a nice, juicy steak, or a lean cut of turkey breast.
Now, let me show you an easy-peasy way to make some bacon and potatoes!
Recipe Ingredients
- Bacon
- Kosher salt (or , just not table salt)
- Pepper
- Potatoes
Recipe Notes
- In the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle your oven-baked potatoes with parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar cheese.
- Looking for more flavor? Toss the potatoes in 1 clove of minced garlic (or a teaspoon of ), a teaspoon of thyme, a teaspoon of , or a teaspoon of rosemary before adding to the baking dish. You can also add 1 medium onion (cut into quarters) to your baking dish.
- As a side, serve your and dish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives, chopped green onion, or chopped parsley.
- I personally used turkey bacon, but you can use whichever type of bacon you prefer. You just need to ensure you grease your baking tray beforehand, either with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil.
- It’s totally up to personal preference whether you peel your potatoes or leave them with the skin on.
How to Make Oven-Roasted Potatoes and Bacon
1. Prep the Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Chop your potatoes into large chunks. I personally like to leave the skin on for that extra bit of texture, but feel free to peel them if that’s your preference!
2. Arrange the Pan
Place your bacon slices around the outside of your baking sheet. Pile the potato chunks in the center. Sprinkle them with your salt and pepper, then give them a little toss right there on the pan.
3. Roast to Perfection
Slide the pan into the oven. You’ll want to bake these for about 30 minutes total. Every 10 minutes, open the oven to give the potatoes a stir and flip your bacon slices so they crisp up evenly on both sides.
4. The Final Touch
Check that the potatoes are fork-tender and the bacon is as crispy as you like it. If you want to get really fancy, you can sprinkle a little shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese over the potatoes during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
5. Serve it Hot
Remove everything to a paper towel-lined plate to drain for a moment, then serve it up! These are wonderful with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh chives.
Storage
You can store leftover baked potatoes and in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When it’s time, reheat your bacon and potatoes quickly in a skillet or in the air fryer to make them nice and crispy again.
Check out these other perfect potato recipes:
- Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
- Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe
- Fried Potatoes Recipe
- Loaded Twice Baked Potato Recipe – Freezer Friendly!
- Homemade Mashed Potato With Evaporated Milk
- Garlic Mozzarella Mashed Potato Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large baking potatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. On a large, rimmed baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray, toss potatoes with salt and pepper. Arrange the bacon around the edges of the baking sheet.
- Bake until potatoes are tender and bacon is thoroughly cooked, about 30 minutes. After the first 15 minutes of cooking time, flip the bacon using tongs and stir the potatoes.
Have you ever tried using the frozen diced has brown potatoes, instead of peeling and chopping fresh? My arthritic hands make it nearly impossible for me to do much prep work. I love this idea, just hoping there is a way to use the frozen potatoes that are already cut up.
Frozen diced hash browns directions say to pan fry at 350 degrees in water or oil 12-14 minutes, so try adding them when you flip the bacon at the 15 minute mark of the 30 minute thick bacon cooking time. Watch near the end.
YUM YUM! These are so good! Thanks for another great recipe/way of doing things.
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I am going to cook this today & I just wanted to tell you that your recipes are perfect for my family! Thank you so much for sharing! Every recipe I used to follow turned out bland & boring. It wasn’t until I found your website & started cooking your recipes that my food started to make me proud. Thank u from me & my family & Merry Christmas!!
You just made my day Kelly!! I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas as well!!!
My 14-year old son just made this for Sunday breakfast along with french toast. I only had to supervise and offer a few suggestions. Thanks for such an easy recipe with a great result. I think this may be come a new Sunday tradition.
I am so glad y’all liked it!! It is a really easy recipe and I am thrilled to hear that your son made it!!
Thanks Christy,I never thought of cooking the potatoes with the bacon.Potatoes and bacon,YUM-YUM.
Oh now that is a great and tasty idea, can’t wait for Sunday, or maybe breakfast for dinner tomorrow.
Thank you Christy. I’m not from the South anymore but that is where my heart is these days.