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Irish Bacon Potato Skillet

Irish Bacon Potato Skillet: Comfort Food in One Pan

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Irish Bacon Potato Skillet, a one-pan meal perfect for quick family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes or Red Potatoes, diced
  • 8 slices Thick-Cut Irish Bacon chopped
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika optional
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Scrub the Yukon Gold potatoes under running water, then dice them into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. Slice the yellow onion thinly.
  3. Chop the thick-cut Irish bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until crispy.
  5. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the diced potatoes, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and optional spices. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Spread the mixture evenly and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes to form a crust.
  8. Dot with butter and cook or broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crunch.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For even cooking, ensure potato cubes are uniform in size. Adjust seasoning based on bacon saltiness. You can prep ingredients up to 24 hours in advance.

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