Skillet Potatoes and Bacon makes a simple yet spectacular addition to any dinner meal. With crisp edges, creamy centers, and loads of flavor, the everyone will be fighting over the last piece!
This skillet potatoes and bacon dish is one of my favorite ways to serve up potatoes and for good reason. So simple to make, all you need are basic ingredients and less than 30 minutes to ready from the kitchen to table. It pairs well with your dinner roast and is just as amazing with your breakfast eggs. With crisp edges, creamy centers, and loads of flavor, the potatoes are 100% addicting you might as well double the batch!
The recipe is pretty customizable, it’s really more of a technique than a recipe. You can easily halve or double the ingredients depending on the servings you need and you can also add your own spin of seasonings or herbs to fit your tastes. Smoked paprika, dried red chili pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, chopped rosemary, thyme or parsley are just some of the ways you can deliciously switch up the flavor.
Here are a few quick tips on how to have this skillet potatoes and bacon ready to enjoy in no time:
- Cut the potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking. Parboil them just until they start to soften but not cooked all the way through so they don’t fall apart when finished off in the skillet.
- Use a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best!) for steady heat and lots of surface area to beautifully crisp the potatoes. Don’t be overzealous with turning the potatoes, give them a few minutes to brown nicely before flipping.
- I like to use Kosher salt as the coarser crystals add a nice crunch to the outer skin without oversalting the potatoes. Â Add the minced garlic on the last few minutes of cooking so they don’t burn and turn bitter.
Skillet Potatoes and Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved lengthwise
- kosher salt
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- freshly-ground pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine potatoes, about 1 teaspoon salt, and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil for about 3 to 5 minutes or just until potatoes start to soften but not completely cooked through.
- Drain potatoes and pat dry.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally until it renders fat and crisps. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Add potatoes to the pan with cut sides down. Cook, turning as needed for about 7 to 10 minutes or until nicely browned and tender.
- Add garlic, bacon, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring to combine, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic lightly browns.
- Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.
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I have made these for years what I do for topping is mix granulated garlic, butter and low-fat mayonnaise mixed together I use Hellman’s and spread on top of each potato sometimes adding green onion. I have also used yogurt or sour cream instead of mayonnaise makes a great treat on its own even when you just want a little something more than a bag of chips and less than a full meal!
I always have two or three potatoes ready in the fridge to indulge in my comfort food
I always have how to make conversations when I present these at a dinner I sometimes along with everything else you’re a little cheddar on top and it’s kind of melts in people think I’m serving them potato skins such fun to experiment with.
Hello Leslie,
Thank you for sharing your recipe. Sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it!
What a great idea! I usually roast my potatoes, but this sounds delicious too! I love how you cooked the potatoes in the same skillet as the bacon, it must give them so much flavor. Definitely going to make this! Thanks!
That is right, Jennifer 🙂 The potatoes are extra tasty being cooked in some bacon grease.
Top that with sour cream and chives and game on! Perfect pairing with wings!
Delicious idea 🙂
My husband and I love roasted potatoes and french fries! This is another great way to cook potatoes at home. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe – can’t wait to give it a try!
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Thanks, Abby. I am sure hubby will love it. This is such a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for big appetites 🙂
My name should be one skillet. I love having the luxury of making an entire meal in one.
Me, too! I use it too often, I never put it away anymore and sits right on my stove. So versatile.
Omg can we say yum?!?! These potatoes look absolutely delicious!! Must give your recipe a try
Thanks, Courtney 🙂
My daughter loves this combination! She lovees potatoes and bacon and some cheese on top too!
OH, yes! Cheese would be lovely addition to these potatoes!
Thank you, I hope you give them a try 🙂
Potatoes are comfort food for me and I love everything that has potatoes in it. YUm.
Thanks, Aish! You will love this!
my kids loves potato! im sure they will love this one while watching their fav learning movies!
You bet, Wendy!
looks like a very easy to prepare meal! i love potatoes! im sure my hubby will love this too!
I hope you give it a try. It never fails to please the man in my house 🙂
Thanks for giving me what I’m having for breakfast in the morning. I love potatoes but most of my family doesn’t, so I love potato recipes where I can make as much or as little as I’m going to eat. This is perfect for me – thanks!
You are welcome, Brandi!
Did you call my name? Potatoes and bacon are the perfect combination! I must try this recipe before the weekend is over! Thanks.
Potatoes are my favorite comfort food, too. And, of course, bacon makes everything better 🙂
I can’t wait to try this later this week as a side for dinner! It looks delicious!
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Thank you, Cameron. Enjoy!
I am always looking for new ways to do potatoes. I feel like I get burnt out on the same old ones every time.
Thanks, Jessi! It is a great way to serve potatoes! Especially that there is bacon!