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Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes

Roasted potatoes coated with crispy bacon pieces and drizzled with honey develop a golden, caramelized exterior and tender interior. The baking process encourages the bacon to crisp up while the honey creates a sweet glaze, resulting in a flavorful, slightly sticky final texture with appealing visual caramelization.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds small potatoes halved or quartered
  • 4 strips bacon chopped into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated and glistening.
  3. Spread the coated potatoes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, placing them cut side down for optimal browning.
  4. Sprinkle the chopped bacon evenly over the potatoes, distributing it so that some pieces settle into the crevices.
  5. Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy around the edges, and the bacon is crisped up.
  6. Remove the tray from the oven and immediately drizzle the honey over the hot potatoes and bacon, tossing gently to coat everything evenly. The warmth will cause the honey to slightly caramelize.
  7. Return the tray to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the honey to bubble and create a sticky glaze.
  8. Once done, remove the tray from the oven and let the potatoes rest for a few minutes until the glaze sets up a bit and the steam subsides.
  9. Transfer the honey bacon roasted potatoes to a serving dish and enjoy while warm, noting the enticing aroma and crispy texture.