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Crispy Cheesy Bacon Potatoes

This delicious recipe features crispy roasted potatoes topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon, perfect as a side dish or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 pound bacon
  • 3 large russet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1/2"-3/4" pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 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, drain on paper towels, and chop into small pieces.
  2. While bacon is baking, peel and chop potatoes. Toss potatoes in bacon grease on the same sheet or use fresh bacon grease. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake potatoes for 20 minutes, stir, then bake an additional 20 minutes, stirring again. Bake for another 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. Remove potatoes from oven, sprinkle with cheese and chopped bacon. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  5. Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately. 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

Feel free to add additional toppings like sour cream or jalapenos for extra flavor.
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