Flavor-packed potato bites with bacon crumbles baked (or grilled) to absolute perfection with zero clean-up! How easy!
Ingredients
4slicesbacon, diced
2tablespoonsolive oil
2poundsbaby red potatoes, halved
1shallot, diced
2clovesgarlic, minced
1tablespooncajun seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain excess fat, reserving 1 tablespoon.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, potatoes, shallot, garlic, cajun seasoning, bacon and reserved bacon fat; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cut six sheets of foil, about 12-inches long. Divide potato mixture into 6 equal portions, about 1 cup per foil packet, and add to the center of each foil in a single layer.
Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet. Fold the sides of the foil over the potatoes, covering completely and sealing the packets closed.
Place foil packets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15-20 minutes.*
OPTIONAL: Preheat oven to broil. Open the packets and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until caramelized and slightly charred.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Notes
*Cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the potatoes.