Introduction
Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that pairs crispy, savory bacon with soft, perfectly seasoned potatoes. They’re bite-sized, packed with flavor, and simple enough for busy weeknights—yet impressive for parties, game days, and holiday spreads.
Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 baby potatoes (or small Yukon Gold potatoes)
- 15 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise (you’ll use 15 halves)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky kick)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Toothpicks (optional, to hold the bacon in place)
Instructions
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Heat the oven
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Season the potatoes
- Rinse the potatoes well and pat dry.
- Add them to a large bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
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Wrap with bacon
- Wrap one half-slice of bacon snugly around each potato.
- If needed, secure with a toothpick to keep the bacon from unraveling.
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Bake until crisp
- Arrange the wrapped potatoes on the baking sheet seam-side down.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until:
- the bacon is crispy, and
- the potatoes are fork-tender.
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Serve
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Pair with dipping sauces like ranch, sour cream, or barbecue sauce.
Tips for the Best Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes
- For extra savoriness, sprinkle grated Parmesan over the potatoes before baking.
- Swap in turkey bacon if you prefer a lighter option.
These easy Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites are hard to resist—and they tend to disappear fast once they hit the table.
