Bacon-Fried Breakfast Potatoes

Crispy, seasoned breakfast potatoes are pan-fried in bacon grease and topped with crumbled bacon and buttermilk ranch dressing for loads of flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 473 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled
• 4 slices thick-sliced bacon
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and then slice into 1/8-inch half moons. Place slices in a bowl of ice water to prevent them from browning while you cook the bacon.

Step 2

Cook bacon in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

Drain potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder and toss to coat.

Step 4

Remove potatoes from the pan. Drizzle with ranch dressing and garnish with bacon crumbles.

Step 5

Add potatoes to the bacon grease and cook over medium-low hear, stirring occasionally to make sure they aren't burning, until nicely browned with crispy edges and soft insides, 30 to 35 minutes. Cover the pan as needed to speed up the process.