Here’s a simple, crispy, ridiculously tasty recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites—perfect for snacks, parties, or game night!
🥓 Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites
⭐ Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potatoes (or cut small potatoes into 1–1.5 inch chunks)
- 1 lb bacon (thin or regular cut), sliced in half
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional but amazing)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Toothpicks
- Optional dip: sour cream + chives, ranch, chipotle mayo, or BBQ sauce
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Prepare the potatoes:
Toss potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. - Wrap:
Take each potato and wrap it with half a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick. - Arrange on a baking sheet (line with parchment or foil for easy cleanup).
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway:
- Potatoes should be tender
- Bacon should be crispy
- Cool for 5 minutes, then serve with your favorite dip.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy? Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Sweet & smoky version: Brush with maple syrup + black pepper before baking.
- Cheesy version: Sprinkle lightly with shredded cheddar or parmesan during the last 5 minutes.
- Spicy version: Add cayenne or wrap with a jalapeño slice under the bacon.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker version
- A BBQ grill version
- A cheesy dipping sauce recipe
Just tell me!
