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crispy potatoes

Delicious crispy potatoes topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon, perfect as a side dish or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 pound bacon
  • 3 large 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
  • 3 green onions sliced green onions thinly sliced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the bacon: Spread the bacon strips on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 16-18 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  2. Prepare the potatoes: While bacon is cooking, peel and chop potatoes. Toss potatoes in bacon grease on the same baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, stir, then bake another 20 minutes, then another 15 minutes.
  3. Finish and serve: Remove potatoes from oven, chop bacon into small pieces, sprinkle cheese and bacon over potatoes, return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts, then top with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

This recipe is a perfect savory side dish, great for sharing.