Spiral Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Bacon – potato slices tossed with lots of garlic, arranged in a vertical spiral for maximum crispness, roasted with bacon tucked into every little crevice. The BEST way to cook potatoes!
This is my favorite way of roasting potatoes. Layering them vertically in a cast iron pan means that every slice will be part tender and part crispy.
Slice potatoes about 1/8 of an inch thick and toss with olive oil and lots of garlic.
Arrange the slices in a spiral around the edge of a cast iron pan, tucking the last potato under the first. Continue making spirals until you have filled the pan. I use my big beautiful Lodge 12 inch cast iron skillet.
Tuck pieces of bacon into the cracks and crevices, lifting pieces of potato and sticking some bacon in between. The fat will render out of the bacon as it bakes, basting the potatoes and making them crisp and wonderful!
Roast in a 400 degree oven for about 45 minutes, drizzling with butter in the last 15 minutes.
Spiral Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Bacon
Ingredients
- 5 medium/large potatoes, scrubbed and sliced about 1/8 inch thick (about 2 1/2 lbs, 1.2kg)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole head garlic, minced fine
- 3oz bacon, diced (85g)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (1oz, 28g)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss sliced potatoes with minced garlic and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Using the largest pieces first, arrange the slices in a spiral around the edge of a 12 inch cast iron pan, tucking the last potato under the first. Continue making spirals until you have filled the pan.
- Tuck pieces of bacon into the cracks and crevices, lifting pieces of potato and sticking some bacon in between.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast in a 400 degree oven for about 45 minutes, brushing with butter in the last 15 minutes. The potatoes should be tender and cooked in the middle, brown and crispy on the edges.
What’s your favorite way to eat potatoes? Please leave a comment and thanks for stopping by!
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