Potatoes in bacon
4 servings
60 minutes
Potatoes wrapped in bacon is a cozy and hearty dish that originated in Italian cuisine, where simple yet rich flavors are cherished. Tender potatoes infused with the aroma of spices and garlic are wrapped in thin strips of bacon, creating a crispy and appetizing crust when baked. The secret to its rich flavor is a spicy sauce made from sour cream and mayonnaise with herbs, adding extra juiciness and depth to the dish. This recipe is perfect for a festive table or a cozy family dinner and pairs well with fresh vegetables and herbs. The aroma wafting from the oven during baking fills the home with warmth and anticipation of a delicious dinner, while the combination of crispy bacon and soft potatoes makes this dish one of the most desired.
1
Wash the potatoes well, boil them in their skins until half-cooked, cool down, and peel.
- Potato: 8 pieces
2
Prepare the sauce: mix sour cream and mayonnaise, squeeze garlic, chop herbs, add salt, and add khmeli-suneli (you can use seasoning for potatoes) – mix everything.
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Dill: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Khmeli-suneli: to taste
3
Then we take a strip of bacon and coat it with sauce.
- Bacon: 8 pieces
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Dill: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Khmeli-suneli: to taste
4
Wrap the potato in bacon, you can secure it with a skewer on top, but then I realized it's unnecessary as the bacon doesn't unravel since the strips are long.
5
Place the potatoes wrapped in bacon in a baking dish and brush the top with the remaining sauce.
- Potato: 8 pieces
- Bacon: 8 pieces
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Dill: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Khmeli-suneli: to taste
6
Place the dish in a preheated oven and bake at 200 degrees for about half an hour. The fat renders from the bacon and it browns beautifully.