Rosemary Oven Roasted Potatoes

Flavorful oven roasted potatoes featuring rosemary, garlic, thyme and bacon. Super easy and delicious!

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Servings: servings

Calories: 343kcal

Author: Heavenly Home Cooking

Ingredients

4 strips bacon
3 large baking potatoes like russet
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
¼ cup butter melted (½ stick or 4 tablespoons)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped fine
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Instructions

Cook the bacon:
Microwave method (Easiest and fastest. Preferred method for this recipe.):
Line a microwave-safe plate with 3-4 paper towels. Place bacon strips in single layer on plate. Cover with two more paper towels to prevent grease splattering. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Check after 3 minutes. If it's not crispy enough, cook for 1 minute longer.
Stovetop method (Fast but involves more clean-up):
Add bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Turn bacon over and cook for 2-3 minutes longer or until crispy. The bacon strips are done when they begin to turn a light brown color. Due to residual heat, they will continue to cook even after being removed from heat, so you do not want them to turn too brown.
Oven method (Easy clean-up but takes longer):
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil to make clean up a breeze. Place bacon strips on baking sheet and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, until light golden brown.
All methods:
Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and allow to cool. If using microwave method, leave the bacon on the plate you used to cook it. When cool, chop or crumble bacon into ½ inch pieces. Set aside.
Meanwhile, grease a 13x9 inch baking dish. Cut unpeeled potatoes into ¼ inch thick slices. Place slices in baking dish overlapping slices to fit. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, butter, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture over potatoes. Sprinkle evenly with crumbled bacon, thyme and rosemary.
Cover and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are soft and browned at the edges. To test doneness, insert a fork or toothpick into the flesh (white part) of the potatoes. If it enters with little resistance, the potatoes are done. Serve immediately.

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