Perfectly seasoned and roasted breakfast potatoes topped with sweet caramelized onions, bacon pieces, and topped off with fresh herbs!
Usually I prefer hash brown potatoes, due to some “home fries” not being cooked all the way through (I’m picky about my potatoes lol)… but these are the perfect combination of crispy on the outside and fluffy and soft on the inside.
The smoked paprika is what gives these potatoes a golden color. If you haven’t tried smoked paprika yet, you should! It’s a smoky sweet spice that brings an earthiness and depth of flavor to this dish.
You have two options for the preparation here…
- Option 1 – Cook 5-6 slices of bacon in a skillet (or bake in the oven), and save the rendered bacon grease. Use that saved bacon grease as the “oil” in the recipe, so the onions and potatoes are coated in bacon grease and roasted. Crumble bacon and add once potatoes are done cooking.
- Option 2 – Coat the potatoes and onions in olive oil and roast. Cook bacon separately and add once potatoes are done cooking.
Regardless of which option you go with, dice up your potatoes (the recipe calls for red-skin potatoes, but yukon gold or even sweet potatoes would be great too), dice your onion, mince your rosemary and add to a large bowl. Add your smoked paprika, dried thyme and salt and pepper.
Now add whichever “oil” you choose (olive oil or bacon grease) and toss to coat all the potatoes. Spread out potatoes in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet (the kind with a rim). Pop them in the oven and you’re done! Just toss the potatoes halfway through cooking. No babysitting, minimal effort, just set the timer and go relax.
Once your potatoes are done roasting, top them with some minced fresh rosemary and thyme (optional but recommended).
Recipe adapted from Self Proclaimed Foodie
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs red-skin potatoes chopped into small pieces
- 5-6 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1-2 Tbsp bacon grease or olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- pepper to taste
- Minced fresh rosemary for garnish
- Minced fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon slices in a skillet, removing with slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Reserve bacon grease.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In large bowl, combine potatoes, onions, herbs and seasonings, and reserved bacon grease and toss well to evenly coat potatoes.
- Arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Bake for about 40 minutes, tossing halfway through, until potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
- Top with crumbled bacon pieces and minced fresh herbs to garnish.
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Deb says
Delicious! Im bad about following recipes so instead of adding the bacon I cooked bacon for something else but tossed the potatoes with the bacon grease. Excellent blend of spices! will totally make this again. Thanks!
leslie k willingham says
Can I cut the potatoes the night before and put in fridge to save time in a.m?
The Chunky Chef says
You’ll need to keep them in water to prevent them from oxidizing and turning brown/black, which may mean they won’t get as crispy in the oven (since they’ll release that steam as they cook), but you could always try it.
Linda Gales says
Could these be roasted the day before and the heated well to
re-crisp the potatoes and then add minced herbs?
The Chunky Chef says
I haven’t tested it, but I’m sure they could be 🙂
kevin t says
Mine turned out a little dry. Too much time in oven??? They were crispy but a little dry. Suggestions?
The Chunky Chef says
All potatoes will have different levels of water content, but maybe just a little less time in the oven would work better in your case 🙂
Jenna Pozun says
Delicious! Thanks for sharing this side dish, it paired perfectly with pork, canned green beans (til mid summers harvest) and green salad! I left out the bacon although I melted some bacon grease that I keep in the frig to toss the chunked potatoes. My college-aged sons devoured them.
Charlene says
These potatoes were fantastic. The whole family was raving about them! Thanks for a great recipe!
Lori says
Way too much paprika and rosemary. Did not want to serve but no time to make different recipe. Would not make these!!!
The Chunky Chef says
Hi Lori, did you happen to use dried rosemary instead of fresh? Either way, we all have different tastes and preferences and it sounds like this one wasn’t for you 🙂
Denise says
I loved them so much! Thank you so much! I am making them again this weekend for my In-Laws!
Denise says
I thought they were absolutely perfect! I love rosemary and paprika! I have made them 3 separate times now and everyone simply loved them! But I guess everyone has different tastes.
Kathleen says
Cooked for about 7 individuals and they loved them.
Leslie says
I made these for Easter brunch and they were the BOMB! The kitchen smelled like heaven! Thank you for posting it!
Roxie says
I finish with shredded mozzarella and cheddar. DELICIOUS 😋
Madison says
Hi! What is your recommendation for making before hand? Can you cut up the potatoes the night before and then toss them together in the am/cook? Or would you recommend making it the night before and then reheating?
Amanda says
I don’t recommend cutting the potatoes the night before, as they will blacken once cut. You could submerge them in water, but then they likely won’t crisp up all that well in the oven. If you make it completely ahead of time, you would still need to bake them again to be crispy.
Linda says
I’m going to make this recipe the day before and heat it in the oven Easter morning! This is a perfect pairing for my spiral ham for Easter brunch! Can’t wait to try it! Thanks!
PS I will be hosting brunch for my toughest critics (my sons)!
Shashika says
Omg this was made easily. Tasted amazing !! Thank you! I made this recipe for brunch for my friends. KidS approved too.
Amanda Holler says
Do you think you could use an insta pot?
The Chunky Chef says
I’ve only tested this recipe as written, and have never roasted anything in my Instant Pot before. I feel like they would be soggy, but use your best judgement when veering from the written recipe.
Kandance says
Can You used regular brown potatoes?
The Chunky Chef says
Yes, russet potatoes would work as well, just make sure you wash and peel them.
Monique Davis says
I made these without the onion and bacon plus I added some regular paprika for more color, onion powder, garlic powder, a lil cayenne for kick and parsley and they came out amazing. Everyone loved them! I like try with the bacon and onion next time.