Speckkartoffel Potatoes with Bacon

Bring rustic comfort to your table with Speckkartoffel Potatoes with Bacon, a savory German-inspired dish that combines crispy golden baby potatoes with smoky, thick-cut bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and fragrant garlic. Perfectly seasoned with paprika, salt, and black pepper, these skillet-fried potatoes are finished with a fresh parsley garnish for a vibrant touch. This hearty recipe is easy to prepare, with parboiled potatoes ensuring a soft interior and a beautifully crisp exterior. Ideal as a flavorful side dish or a standalone meal, this one-pan wonder is a celebration of simple ingredients elevated through classic cooking techniques. Serve it warm and watch it disappear from the table! Keywords: speckkartoffel, potatoes with bacon, German potato recipe, skillet potatoes, caramelized onion, comfort food basics.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 600 grams Baby potatoes
• 200 grams Bacon (thick-cut)
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika

Directions

Step 1

Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them into halves. If the potatoes are larger, quarter them for even cooking.

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and parboil them for 8-10 minutes, or until they are just fork-tender but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

While the potatoes are boiling, dice the bacon into small pieces. Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion, and mince the garlic.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 5

In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the sliced onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic during the last 2 minutes of cooking, stirring to avoid burning. Remove the onion mixture and set aside with the bacon.

Step 6

Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the butter to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the parboiled potatoes in a single layer. Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Step 7

Season the potatoes with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Return the bacon and onion mixture to the skillet, stirring gently to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own for a comforting meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(970.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1720.9

Total Fat 111.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 175.8mg	0%
Sodium 4154.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 9.1g
Protein 64.4g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 136.5mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 3520.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 27.5%