About This Recipe
This recipe combines sliced potatoes, onions, and bacon roasted together in the oven. The potatoes develop a crispy exterior while retaining moisture inside. Bacon adds savory flavor and crisp texture. Cooking occurs entirely in a standard oven.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Requires basic kitchen equipment
- Uses affordable, readily available ingredients
- Combines savory, salty, and sweet flavor elements
- Produces contrasting crispy and tender textures
- Functions as a standalone dish or accompaniment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900g) russet potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 8 oz (225g) bacon slices
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Wash and scrub potatoes thoroughly
- Cut potatoes into ½-inch thick slices
- Peel onion and slice into ¼-inch thick pieces
- Chop bacon into 1-inch segments
- Combine potatoes, onions, oil, salt, and pepper in large bowl
- Toss ingredients until evenly coated
- Spread mixture evenly on baking sheet
- Distribute bacon pieces across potato-onion mixture
- Bake for 30 minutes
- Remove from oven and flip ingredients
- Return to oven for 15-20 minutes until bacon crisps and potatoes brown
- Transfer to serving dish using spatula
FAQ
Can I use sweet potatoes?
Sweet potatoes require different cooking times and may alter texture results.
Can I make this vegetarian?
Omit bacon and increase oil to 4 tablespoons for crispiness.
Why flip during cooking?
Flipping ensures even browning and prevents sticking.
You Must Know
- Bacon fat renders during cooking, contributing to frying effect
- Overcrowding baking sheet prevents proper crisping
- Potato thickness affects cooking time and texture
- Baking sheet material influences browning (dark pans cook faster)
Storage Tips
- Cool completely before storage
- Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days
- Reheat in 375°F (190°C) oven for 10-15 minutes
- Microwave reheating reduces crispiness
- Do not freeze as potatoes become grainy upon thawing