Baked Potatoes with Bacon

4 servings

80 minutes

Baked potato with bacon is a simple yet incredibly delicious dish of European cuisine that combines the softness of baked potatoes with the crispy texture of aromatic bacon. The recipe's history traces back to traditional village kitchens where hearty and nutritious meals were made from accessible ingredients. Bacon infuses the potato with its rich flavor, making it incredibly juicy, while the blend of paprika and Provençal herbs adds refined notes of spice to the dish. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners as well as festive gatherings. Baked potato with bacon can be served as a standalone dish or with vegetables or sour cream sauce, enhancing its flavor even more.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 596.4
• Proteins: 19.6g
• Fats: 38.2g
• Carbohydrates: 45.7g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1 kg
• Bacon: 250 g
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Paprika: 0.5 tsp
• Provencal herbs: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg

2. Cut the bacon into pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 250 g

3. Make cuts in the potato without cutting all the way through.

4. Place bacon slices in the cuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 250 g

5. Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into the container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

6. Add paprika.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paprika: 0.5 teaspoon

7. Add Provencal herbs and a pinch of salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Provencal herbs: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste

8. Mix well.

9. Thoroughly coat each potato with oil and spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

10. Bake at 200 degrees for about 1 hour. Check readiness with a fork or knife.