Bacon Loaded Potatoes
Prep time - 30 mins | Cooking time - 1 hour | Serves 4Ingredients
- 800 g baby potatoes
- 200 g Primo Short Cut Bacon, cut into 1 cm squares
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 cup grated cheddar or tasty cheese (100 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C. Fry the bacon pieces in a pan until crispy and golden, then set aside.
- oil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and allow to steam dry for 5–10 minutes.
- Place the potatoes on a large baking sheet and gently press each one down until about 1.5 cm thick. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 30–45 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle the potatoes with cheese and crispy bacon, then return to the oven for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve hot as a hearty side dish or snack.
