Crispy Roasted Potatoes with Smoky Bacon

A classic rustic side dish featuring golden, oven-roasted Yukon gold potatoes tossed with rendered crispy bacon and finished with a bright touch of fresh parsley and a hint of smoked paprika for an extra layer of depth.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 40 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 2 lb yukon gold potatoes peeled and
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. — 400°F
2. Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes until the fat begins to render. (about 10 min) — 400°F
3. While the bacon is rendering, scrub the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
4. In a large bowl, toss the potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
5. Add the seasoned potatoes to the baking sheet with the bacon, tossing to coat them in the rendered fat. Spread everything into a single layer to ensure proper browning.
6. Roast the mixture for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the potatoes are tender inside and golden brown and crispy on the outside. (about 30 min) — 400°F
7. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.