Bacon Cheese Potato Wedges Food

CHEDDAR BACON POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cut the potatoes in half, then into 1/3rds (total 18 pieces). Slice the top half of the triangle of the wedge off leaving a flat top wedge.
• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot to 350 degrees and add the potatoes to the heated oil, cooking until the potatoes are browned.
• Put the fried potato wedges on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper.
• Top the potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese and top with bacon crumbles.
• Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted then top with bacon crumbles and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

CRISPY CHEESE AND BACON POTATOES

Steps:

• COOK THE BACON: Spread the bacon strips out across a large rimmed baking sheet pan and place on the middle rack of a COLD oven. Set the temperature to 400 degrees. Set a timer for 16 minutes and check the bacon. Remove it from the oven when it is as crisp or crunchy as you like. I remove ours at 18 minutes and it's a great balance of chewy crunch. If you like your bacon crispy enough to crumble, you will probably want to cook it another minute past that.
• COOK THE POTATOES: While the bacon is cooking, peel and chop the potatoes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. There should be 2-3 tablespoons of bacon grease left on the sheet pan. (If there is more than that, drain off a bit.) Put the potatoes on the pan and toss with tongs to thoroughly coat them in the bacon grease. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes, stir well and bake an additional 20 minutes. Stir again, making sure that none of the potatoes are sticking to the tray. Bake another 15 minutes.
• Chop the bacon into small pieces. Remove the potatoes from the oven, stir again and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese and chopped bacon. Return the tray to the oven and bake an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Top with sliced green onions just before serving. Enjoy!

CHEESE & BACON POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Scrub potatoes and pierce the skin in a few places with a knife. Place on rack in oven for about 50 minutes to one hour.
• While the potatoes are baking, fry the bacon. In a skillet set over medium heat, add the bacon and cook for just a few minutes per side. Remove from heat, drain in paper towels and roughly cup up the bacon.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven and slice them in half and then in quarters lengthways. Place the potatoes on a baking tray and sprinkle over cheese, bacon and spring onions. Place back in the oven for about 10 - 12 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle over chives and season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium-high heat.
• Pierce potatoes with fork or small sharp knife.
• Microwave potatoes on microwaveable plate on HIGH 8 min. or until tender, turning after 4 min. Cut each potato in 4 wedges. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each potato wedge. Transfer to grate of grill.
• Grill 12 to 15 min. or until bacon is crisp and potatoes are tender, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve dressing as dipping sauce.

POTATO WEDGES WITH CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• bake potato wedges according to package directions.
• in the meantime fry bacon, drain and crumble.
• when potatoes are ready sprinkle with salt and black pepper if desired.
• add cheese, bacon and green onions.
• return to oven and bake until cheese melts, or until cheese is golden brown.
• serve immediately with sour cream.