Elevate your side dish game with Crash Hot Potatoes with Spiced Bacon and Herbs. This visually stunning recipe combines crispy potatoes, savory bacon, and fresh herbs for a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for impressing guests or adding excitement to family dinners.
Crash Hot Potatoes with Spiced Bacon and Herbs
Looking to elevate your side dish game with something visually stunning and bursting with flavor? Enter Australian Crash Hot Potatoes. These crispy, creamy delights are a feast for the senses. But we're not stopping there. We're taking this dish to new heights with a generous sprinkle of spices, crispy fried bacon, and a fresh herb garnish. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this mouthwatering recipe!
Ingredients:
For the Crash Hot Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs (about 700g) baby potatoes (red or yellow)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Spiced Bacon:
- 4-6 slices of bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
For the Herb Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Boil the Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool for a few minutes.
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Prepare the Spiced Bacon: While the potatoes cool, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Lay bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over bacon. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crispy. Let cool, then crumble or chop into smaller pieces.
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Smash the Potatoes: Place cooled potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Gently smash each potato with a potato masher or glass bottom. Drizzle olive oil over potatoes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
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Bake the Potatoes: Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
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Assemble and Garnish: Remove potatoes from oven. Sprinkle crispy spiced bacon over potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
Serve these Crash Hot Potatoes with Spiced Bacon and Herbs as a side dish that steals the show at any meal. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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