Roasted Potatoes with Bacon and Parmesan
These Roasted Potatoes with Bacon, Pesto and Parmesan will blow your mind with their tender, explosive flavor AND ease! This Roasted Potatoes Recipe makes for an impressive side for special occasions (think Father's Day) but so easy you'll be making these at least once a week. Or at least wishing you were.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes, cubed
- 1/4 cup prepared pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Garnishes (optional)
- 6 strips bacon, crumbled, more or less to taste
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add potatoes to a large bowl followed by olive oil, pesto and spices. Toss until evenly coated.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until fork tender and golden in some places, stirring half way through. (If you like your potatoes crispy, bake for longer).
- When ready to serve, stir in bacon. Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional).