Smashed Potatoes with Bacon & Herbs
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Ingredients
  • 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)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Cut the potatoes in quarters and place them in a large saucepan.
  3. Cover the potatoes with water and add 1 Tbsp. salt.
  4. Cover and bring water to a boil.
  5. Uncover, lower the heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Drain the water.
  7. Meanwhile, 5 minutes before the potatoes are finished simmering, place the bacon on a sheet pan, and roast for about 7 minutes.
  8. Remove pan from the oven and add the drained potatoes, olive oil, 1 tsp. salt, and ½ tsp. pepper to the bacon and toss.
  9. Smash the potatoes until they're slightly flattened.
  10. Roast for 50 minutes to an hour, tossing occasionally.
  11. Sprinkle with the herbs, salt and pepper.
  12. Serve hot.
Recipe by Ciao Chow Bambina at https://ciaochowbambina.com/smashed-potatoes-with-bacon-herbs/