Friday, November 7, 2014

Bacon Hassalback Potatoes

My "I just don't know meal" is now a different take on a baked potato! Bacon lovers rejoice - these spuds are loaded and baked so the bacon fat cooks into each sliver of the potato. (Yum!)

These are the perfect little appetizers for a movie night or game night. Ricky and I made these so that we could enjoy them while we watch Maleficent! I had mixed views on how these potatoes were going to turn out, I was nervous that they'd turn out to be too greasy but it was a wasted thought. (Just try to use the less fatty pieces!)

Bacon Hassalback Potatoes


  • Large Potatoes (3, Bottom 1/4 inch Cut Off, Sliced 3/4 Way Through)
  • Bacon (3 Slices, Cut Into Inch Size Pieces)
  • Olive Oil (1/2 Tablespoon)
  • Salt (To Taste)
  • Pepper (To Taste)
  • Butter (1 Tablespoon, Melted)
  • Garlic Powder (1/2 Tablespoon)

Instructions 


  • Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Put some parchment paper on top of a baking sheet, and lightly drizzle with Olive Oil. Place the potatoes flat side down. (This is why you have to cut part of the bottom, so they lay flat).
  • In each individual slice you'll be pushing in a piece of Bacon. Any remaining pieces will just drape over the Potato. 
  • Top with a bit of Salt and Pepper and bake for 30 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile mix together the Melted Butter, and Garlic Powder in a small bowl. 
  • Five minutes before the Potatoes are done, drizzle just a little bit over each, and bake again for the remaining five minutes.
  • Plate and Enjoy!

All I have to say is not knowing what you'll be making for dinner sometimes, allows for little experiments like these! Give it a whirl and let me know what random creations you all decided to make on a whim!

See you all tomorrow!


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