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crispy potatoes

This crispy potatoes recipe features golden, oven-roasted potatoes topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon, perfect as a savory side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread bacon slices on a baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  2. While bacon bakes, peel and chop potatoes. Toss potatoes with 2-3 tablespoons of bacon grease, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, stir, then roast another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, then bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  3. Chop cooked bacon into small pieces. Remove potatoes from oven, sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped bacon. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

This dish is best served hot, with additional toppings as desired.