Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe

Name: Bacon Wrapped Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 89 min
Total time: 109 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes; 1 red onion, very thinly sliced; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 8-10 slices bacon (not thin-sliced); butter, melted or olive oil; toothpicks

Elevate your classic baked potato with this irresistible recipe! Crispy bacon wraps juicy, perfectly seasoned potatoes for a side dish or hearty meal that's sure to impress. Simple to make, yet bursting with flavor, these bacon-wrapped potatoes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 89 mins

Calories 251.3 kcal

Protein 13g

Rating 3.0 (4 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Potatoes

4 large russet potatoes
1 red onion, very thinly sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8-10 slices bacon (not thin-sliced)
butter, melted or olive oil
toothpicks

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How to Make Bacon Wrapped Potatoes

Rinse 4 large russet potatoes under cool water.
Scrub potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush.
Pat potatoes completely dry with paper towels.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
Place 2-3 thin slices of red onion between each potato half.
Generously sprinkle each potato half with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Top with the other potato half to form a whole potato.
Wrap each potato with 2 slices of bacon, securing with 2-3 toothpicks.
Place potatoes in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
Bake in a preheated 325°F (160°C) oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and bacon is crispy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

12g

Carbs

13g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For 1 Or 2 Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Side Dishes Potatoes Vegetables American Oven Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less