Description
Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes combine sweet honey, crispy bacon, and golden roasted potatoes for the perfect sweet & savory side dish. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby potatoes, cubed
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and cube potatoes into 1-inch pieces, then pat dry
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated
- Spread potatoes in single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes
- Meanwhile, cook chopped bacon in skillet until crispy (8-10 minutes), then drain
- Remove potatoes from oven, sprinkle with bacon and drizzle with honey
- Return to oven for 10-15 more minutes until golden brown and caramelized
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for last 2-3 minutes (watch carefully)
- Use uniform potato cubes for even cooking
- Pat potatoes dry before seasoning for better browning
- Reserve 1 tbsp bacon grease to drizzle over potatoes for extra flavor
- Best served fresh but can be stored in fridge for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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