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Crispy Baked Potatoes with Cheese and Bacon

A delicious side dish of crispy baked potatoes topped with melted cheese and crumbled bacon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 pound bacon
  • 3 large russet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1/2-3/4 inch pieces
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.75 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 green green onions sliced thin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread bacon on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, letting drain on paper towels.
  2. Toss chopped potatoes in bacon grease on the same baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, then bake for 20 minutes. Stir and bake another 20 minutes. Stir again, then bake for 15 more minutes.
  3. While potatoes bake, chop cooked bacon into small pieces. Once potatoes are done, remove from oven, stir and sprinkle with shredded cheese and bacon pieces. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  4. Remove from oven, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This dish makes a perfect side or snack. You can customize with different cheeses or herbs.
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