Bacon Pesto Potato Skillet
A deliciously simple yet utterly indulgent dish featuring crispy bacon and tender potatoes, generously coated in aromatic pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4–6 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by washing and peeling the potatoes, then cutting them into 1-inch cubes.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the chopped potatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10-15 minutes until golden and crunchy.
- Stir the bacon back into the skillet with the potatoes.
- Add the pesto and mix until potatoes are well coated.
- Finish cooking for an additional 5 minutes; broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crunch if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or cheese! Consider serving in individual bowls with a light salad on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Bacon, Pesto, Potato Skillet, Comfort Food