Sautéed Potatoes with Bacon and Herbs
Golden, crispy potatoes tossed with smoky bacon and fresh parsley — a hearty, comforting side that comes together in one skillet.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 10g

Ingredients
- 1.5 lb potatoes
- 6 oz bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1.5 lb potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until just tender, about 8 minutes, then drain well.
- 2
While potatoes cook, chop the 6 oz bacon into small pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy, about 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pan.
- 3
Add the 2 tbsp olive oil to the skillet with the bacon fat. Add the drained potatoes in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook over medium-high heat without stirring too often, until golden and crispy on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add the 1 sliced onion to the skillet and cook with the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Return the bacon to the skillet, add the 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together and cook for 1 minute until heated through. Serve hot.
- 6
For extra flavor, stir in a pinch of smoked paprika or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Pot for boiling
- Colander
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Slotted spoon
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