Skillet New Potatoes, Bell Pepper, and Bacon

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A hearty breakfast or brunch side dish."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 10 small red potatoes, unpeeled (about 1 1/2 inch in size)
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1⁄2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 6 green onions, sliced (include some tender green tops)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Put potatoes in a saucepan over high heat; add water to cover.
2. Bring to a boil; decrease heat to med-low; cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Drain and refrigerate until cold; then cut potatoes into quarters.
4. In a big skillet over med-high heat, cook bacon 6-7 minutes, until crisp.
5. Drain on paper-towel lined plate, leaving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet.
6. Decrease heat to medium; add in potatoes, bell pepper, green onion, salt, and pepper; cook 5-6 minutes, until vegetables are tender and potatoes are browned—stir occasionally.
7. Add in bacon; cook 1-2 minutes longer; serve immediately.

Reviews

[kaurorac]

Loved the recipe...easy to make and tasted GREAT! I used sausage instead of bacon and this recipe certainly goes both ways. There were no leftovers with this one!