1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Prepare the Potatoes:
- Wash and dry the baby potatoes, then cut them in half or quarter them if they’re larger. Try to keep the pieces uniform in size for even cooking.
3. Cook the Bacon:
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan.
4. Prepare the Honey Bacon Glaze:
- In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard (if using), garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine and heat over low heat for 1-2 minutes until everything is well mixed and the honey has slightly thinned out.
5. Toss the Potatoes:
- Place the halved or quartered potatoes in a large bowl. Pour the honey bacon glaze over the potatoes and toss them gently to coat them evenly with the mixture.
6. Roast the Potatoes:
- Spread the coated potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
7. Add Bacon:
- During the last 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces over the potatoes and return to the oven for the bacon to crisp up a little more with the potatoes.
8. Serve:
- Once the potatoes are cooked through and crispy, remove them from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy these sweet and savory Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes!
Tips:
- Crispy Bacon: To get even crispier bacon, consider baking it in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes on a baking sheet. This will help reduce any splatter and give you evenly crispy bacon.
- Seasoning Variations: Feel free to add other seasonings like paprika, rosemary, or thyme to enhance the flavor.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the potatoes in advance and store them in the fridge. Simply reheat them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes before serving.
These Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes are a deliciously savory and sweet side dish with a perfect crispy texture. They’ll become a favorite in your recipe rotation! Enjoy!