Ingredients:
- 15 baby potatoes (or small Yukon Gold potatoes)
- 15 slices of bacon (halved crosswise)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Toothpicks (to secure the bacon)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to coat evenly.
- Wrap with Bacon:
- Take a half slice of bacon and wrap it tightly around each potato.
- Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary.
- Bake:
- Place the wrapped potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces, like ranch, sour cream, or barbecue sauce.
Tips:
- For added flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes before baking.
- Use turkey bacon as a lighter alternative.
These Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites are irresistible and will be a hit at your table!