German Fried Potatoes Recipe With Crispy Bacon & Onions (3 Ingredients, 25 Minutes) Side Dishes Vegetables Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Gluten-free German Recipes

Did someone say bacon? Yes, we did! These German fried potatoes with crispy bacon and onions will blow your mind (and tastebuds). This easy fried potato recipe is similar to Bratkartoffeln, German fried potatoes that are typically cooked with bacon and onion for dinner. 

Potatoes fried in bacon grease may not be the healthiest meal, but these flavorful gluten-free potatoes are certainly a bacon lover's dream come true. This delicious side dish is made with three basic ingredients: potatoes, bacon and onions. You fry up on the bacon, add the onions then cook the potatoes in the drippings. Wow!

This easy fried potato recipe can be served as a dinner side dish or for brunch with your favorite eggs. And, it's ready in only about 25 minutes!

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Cuisine: German / American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, cooked until just tender and cut into slices
• 5 slices of bacon
• 1/3 cup chopped onions

Helpful Products

• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Salt and Pepper
• Mixing Bowl

Recipe Notes

• You can use Yukon gold potatoes, baking potatoes, new potatoes or red potatoes.

• Store leftovers in a container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or oven.

Here's how to make it:

1. Fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Add the onions and cook until onions soften. Remove to a paper towel.
2. To the drippings, add the potato slices. Cook until they begin to brown. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. 
3. Add the bacon and onions back into the pan. Cook, gently stirring, about 2 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 138

Total Fat: 6.6g

Saturated Fat: 2.2g

Cholesterol: 17mg

Sodium: 366mg

Total Carbohydrate: 12.8g

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g

Total Sugars: 1.2g

Protein: 6.9g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 3mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 408mg

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