Sometimes finding just the right side dish can be a major chore as well as a major pain in the butt and this is exactly the dilemma I was facing not to long ago when my ever helpful and brilliant wife suggested I make the perfect side dish….. “bacon wrapped baby potatoes”.

Not much else to say after bacon wrapped potatoes except……….. “Let’s eat”.

Here’s how we do this one.

Shopping List:

• 12 – 18 medium sized “Baby potatoes” (allows for 3-4 potatoes per person)
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated Garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated Onion
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 8 slices of Bacon – cut in half
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Rosemary
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Putting it all together:

1. Blanche the potatoes in salted water for about 5 minutes
2. Put the blanched potatoes in an ice bath and set aside
3. Put all the ingredients except the bacon in a large mixing bowl and blend well
4. When the potatoes have cooled add them to the mixture and coat well
5. Wrap each potato with a half slice of bacon and put, seam side down, on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper
6. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees until the bacon is crispy
7. Enjoy

There you have it another “simple but tasty recipe for the grilling season and beyond.”

Until next time……….

                              Bon Appetit