Description

This side dish is made with melt in your mouth Yukon Gold potatoes that are boiled and then baked and topped with thick bacon, garlic, cheese, coarse salt and parsley.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lb hickory smoked, thick sliced bacon
• 3 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, scrubbed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
• coarse salt
• fresh ground pepper
• fresh parsley

Steps

1. Place potatoes in a large pot filled with salted water until potatoes are covered by 2-3 inches of water. Bring water to a boil and cook for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
2. Meanwhile,place bacon in freezer for about 10 minutes easier cutting. Slice bacon strips in half, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Cook bacon in a skillet until golden, flexible, but not crunchy. Remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve the bacon drippings.
3. Check potatoes and if fork tender, drain and allow to cool.