Name: Crispy Oven Baked Potatoes With Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 91 min
Ingredients: 2 large baking potatoes (chopped); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 8 strips thick-cut 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!

A plate of Oven baked potatoes and bacon

A Quick Look At The Recipe

Recipe Name: Crispy Oven Baked Potatoes With Bacon
Ready In: 91 minutes
Serves: 4
Main Ingredients: 2 large baking potatoes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 8 strips thick-cut bacon
Why You'll Love It: This Oven Roasted Potatoes and Bacon recipe is my favorite one-pan trick for getting perfectly crispy, golden potatoes and crunchy bacon on the table at the same time. Roasting them together, the potatoes fry right in the savory bacon grease, creating a flavor that’s soft on the inside and salty-sweet 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 crispy roasted 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 sea salt, 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 garlic powder), a teaspoon of thyme, a teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 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 delicious baked potato and bacon 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.

Cut potatoes and strips of bacon on a baking tray

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.

A plate of oven roasted potatoes and bacon

Storage

You can store leftover baked potatoes and bacon 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.

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