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Bacon and Onion Skillet Potatoes

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Make savory, crispy skillet potatoes cooked in rendered bacon fat with sweet onions. This is a simple, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the diced potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Place the bacon pieces in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and the fat is rendered, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Remove the crisp bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet; discard any excess.
  4. Add the sliced onion to the hot bacon fat in the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onions are soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the par-boiled potatoes to the skillet with the onions. Spread them in a single layer as much as possible. Cook without stirring for 5 minutes to allow them to brown on the bottom.
  6. Stir the potatoes and onions. Continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until the potatoes are tender inside and golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 10 to 15 minutes total.
  7. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  8. Return the cooked bacon pieces to the skillet and stir to combine.
  9. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately as a quick side dish for dinner.

Notes

  • Yukon Gold potatoes work best for skillet frying because they hold their shape well while achieving a creamy interior.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme along with the garlic.
  • If you prefer softer potatoes, cover the skillet for the first 5 minutes of the potato cooking time to steam them slightly before uncovering to crisp.

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