Bacon-Ranch Roasted Taters

Name: Bacon-Ranch Roasted Taters
Ingredients: 3 lb red potatoes; quartered; 1 cup ranch dressing; 1 packages applewood bacon; 1 1/2 tbsp rosemary; minced; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp paprika; 2 tsp thyme; minced; 2 tsp ground white pepper; 2 pinch salt; 1 vegetable oil; as needed

11 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

3 lb red potatoes; quartered
1 cup ranch dressing
1 packages applewood bacon
1 1/2 tbsp rosemary; minced
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp thyme; minced
2 tsp ground white pepper
2 pinch salt
1 vegetable oil; as needed

Directions

1

Place bacon on a sheet tray.
2

Bake at 350 for approximately 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crispy and fat is rendered.
3

Remove bacon from tray and dice into medium bite sized pieces.
4

Set aside.
5

Toss potatoes with enough bacon fat to cover.
6

Add oil only if necessary.
7

Season with dried spices.
8

Roast at 400 for approximately 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are caramelized and fork tender.
9

Shake baking tray a few times during cooking to move around potatoes for more even caramelization.
10

Place potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
11

Toss with ranch and most of the bacon.
12

Garnish with remaining bacon.
13

Variations; Blue cheese, mozzarella, goat cheese, cilantro, parsley, horseradish, honey, roasted bell peppers or shallots, garlic, caramelized onions