Smashed Potatoes with Bacon & Herbs
Author: Ciao Chow Bambina
- 3 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 - 4 slices, thick-sliced bacon, cut in ½" pieces
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- ¼ cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley (or any herb to your liking)
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Cut the potatoes in quarters and place them in a large saucepan.
- Cover the potatoes with water and add 1 Tbsp. salt.
- Cover and bring water to a boil.
- Uncover, lower the heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Drain the water.
- Meanwhile, 5 minutes before the potatoes are finished simmering, place the bacon on a sheet pan, and roast for about 7 minutes.
- Remove pan from the oven and add the drained potatoes, olive oil, 1 tsp. salt, and ½ tsp. pepper to the bacon and toss.
- Smash the potatoes until they're slightly flattened.
- Roast for 50 minutes to an hour, tossing occasionally.
- Sprinkle with the herbs, salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Recipe by Ciao Chow Bambina at https://ciaochowbambina.com/smashed-potatoes-with-bacon-herbs/
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