Two-Potato Saute with Bacon and Cream

Every year we go to Durban the week of Thanksgiving so I trade in Thanksgiving for lounging on the beach. This year I've decided its time to really get back into the swing of things. I tried this out last night and it was a dream

Category: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

2 reviews 
Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes
by cleverkt

Ingredients

2 pounds Potatoes peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 1/2 pounds Sweet potatoes peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

7 slices Bacon diced

3/4 cup Onion finely chopped

1/2 cup Red bell pepper chopped

1/4 cup Whipping cream

3 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped


Directions

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add white potatoes; cover partially and cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Using strainer, transfer potatoes to large bowl. Return water in pot to boil. Add sweet potatoes; cover partially and cook until potatoes are almost tender but still retain their shape, about 6 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl with white potatoes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool; cover and chill.) Cook bacon in very large skillet over medium heat until almost crisp, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Pour off all but 1/4 cup drippings from skillet. Add onion and bell pepper; cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in potatoes and bacon. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Add cream and cook uncovered until potatoes are tender and coated with sauce, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to large bowl. Sprinkle with parsley.

Reviews


This went down amazing at both Thanksgiving and Christmas (different families) and will for sure make it on to rotation!

cleverkt

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