Cheesy Bacon Potatoes Recipe
These Cheesy Bacon Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy, crispy, and savory flavors in every bite. Plus, it’s packed with fiber and protein, making it a hearty side or even a main dish.
Ingredients
- 6 red potatoes, washed and chopped into bite size pieces
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9 x 9 inch pan with non stick cooking spray.
- Toss the chopped red potatoes in olive oil. Let them soak in the olive oil for about 10 minutes.
- Place them in the pan, mix in the onion pieces, and stir in the plain Greek yogurt.
- Sprinkle the potatoes with ranch dressing mix, pepper, and garlic salt, and stir them around, so they are all coated in the seasonings.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and add your cooked bacon pieces and cheese.
- Place it back in the oven, uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, and the potatoes are soft and getting golden.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 501mgPotassium: 1019mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 236IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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