Bacon Wrapped Potato With Honey Scallion Sauce

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"From Aaron McCargo, Jr. one of the three finalists on The Next Food Network Star. Use for either a side-dish or an appetizer."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 large idaho potatoes
• canola oil, for frying (about 2 cups)
• 8 slice applewood smoked bacon, cut in 1/2 vertically
• 16 toothpicks
• 59.14 ml softened butter
• 59.14 ml honey
• 2.46 ml cracked black pepper
• 29.58 ml chopped scallions
• 4.92 ml chopped fresh parsley leaves

directions

1. Cut each potato into 8 wedges and parboil until fork tender.
2. In a preheated large saute pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. Wrap each potato wedge with 1 strip of bacon and secure with 1 toothpick on each end. Pan-fry in oil until bacon and potato are golden brown, approximately 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently with tongs to brown all sides evenly. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix butter, honey, black pepper, scallions and parsley. Stir with a spoon until fully mixed.
4. Toss potatoes in the glaze. Remove toothpicks and serve.

Reviews

[Leslulu]

I knew I wanted to try this recipe when Chef Bobby Flay said he wanted to add these to his own restaurant's menu. I made these for my 17yr.old son while DH was out of town. I made a simple lettuce and tomatoe salad and "dinner!" When DH came home I made them as a side for New York Strip steaks. He raved about them. They are excellent!