Roasted Red Potatoes With Bacon And Onion Recipe

Holiday Side Dish Recipe

When it comes to serving up a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner, a potato side is a must, and these roasted red potatoes are super easy to make and so delicious to eat! Cooked with bacon, onions, garlic and herbs they are super flavorful and will work well with all of your favorite mains. And remember, you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to enjoy these as they are super easy to make! If you are on the hunt for more delicious sides, be sure to check out my Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Balsamic Brussels!

How to make roasted red potatoes

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Cook the bacon on a baking sheet in a pre-heated oven until crisp. Remove the bacon and toss the potatoes, garlic and onion in the bacon fat. Season with thyme, salt and pepper. Roast until the potatoes are tender and caramelized. Garnish with the crumbled bacon and serve.

Can you make them ahead of time?

Roasted potatoes are a great make ahead dish if you are planning to serve these as part of a big feast. They can easily be made the day before and then just heated through in the oven before serving. If making ahead of time, let the potatoes cool completely before before covering and refrigerating. Leftovers will keep well for around 4 days.

What do you serve them with?

These roasted red potatoes are perfect to serve with you holiday dinners and work great with roasted meats and fish. Try them with:

What are the best potatoes to use?

I used red bliss potatoes for this recipe, the skin gets really nice and crispy and the potatoes are fluffy in the middle. You can also make these with a white potato like Yukon Gold if you prefer. If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy! You can also jump to recipe.