Bacon-Fried Breakfast Potatoes

Name: Bacon-Fried Breakfast Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, peeled; 4 slices thick-sliced bacon; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste; 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste; 1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing, or to taste

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Everything is better with bacon! A good down-South breakfast side dish. Don't eat these potatoes everyday for breakfast or you will have a short life! I make these for my family on special occasions like a birthday brunch--and you have to use a cast iron skillet to get these perfect.

Recipe by Larney

Published on June 11, 2009

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes, peeled
4 slices thick-sliced bacon
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing, or to taste

Directions

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and then slice into 1/8-inch half moons. Place slices in a bowl of ice water to prevent them from browning while you cook the bacon.
Cook bacon in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve bacon grease in the skillet.
Drain potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder and toss to coat.
Add potatoes to the bacon grease and cook over medium-low hear, stirring occasionally to make sure they aren't burning, until nicely browned with crispy edges and soft insides, 30 to 35 minutes. Cover the pan as needed to speed up the process.
Remove potatoes from the pan. Drizzle with ranch dressing and garnish with bacon crumbles.

Cook's Note:

You should have enough bacon grease to fry the potatoes. If you don't think you have enough, cook a couple more slices of bacon but four usually works for me.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

473	Calories
27g	Fat
51g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 473
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 934mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 51g	18%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 49mg	244%
Calcium 31mg	2%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 1114mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.