Description
Crispy bacon wraps around tender, parboiled potato cubes on wooden skewers, creating a salty, savory, and smoky finger food perfect for game day parties or outdoor grilling.
Ingredients
- Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- Thick-cut bacon (cut in half crosswise)
- Extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tablespoons)
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Kosher salt
- Wooden bamboo skewers (soaked in water)
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and parboil potatoes for 8-10 minutes until fork-tender but holding shape. Drain and let cool slightly.
- While potatoes boil, soak wooden skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a large bowl, toss drained potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Do not add extra salt yet.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). Clean and oil the grates.
- Thread skewers by wrapping a half-strip of bacon around a potato cube, then alternating with another potato cube and bacon wrap. Leave space between pieces. Aim for 3-4 pieces per skewer.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until bacon is crispy and potatoes have grill marks.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving immediately.
Notes
Soaking wooden skewers is crucial to prevent them from catching fire. Parboiling ensures potatoes cook through before the bacon burns. If bacon browns too fast, move skewers to indirect heat. For oven baking, cook at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers per servin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
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