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Bacon and Pancetta Potatoes

Adding both bacon and pancetta to these potatoes may seem like overkill, but trust me—they pack a great one-two punch. The bacon gives the potatoes a smoky flavor, and the pancetta lends meaty substance. These go quickly, so make a double recipe or you’ll find yourself with an empty serving dish before you know it.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped
2 (1/4-inch-thick) slices pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon and pancetta are brown and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and pancetta pieces and drain on paper towels.

    Step 2

    Add the potatoes and garlic to the pan. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are golden and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add the thyme, bacon, and pancetta to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Transfer the potatoes to a large serving bowl. Serve immediately.

Giada at Home by Giada De Laurentiis. Copyright © 2010 by Giada De Laurentiis. Published by the Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved. Giada De Laurentiis is the star of Food Network's Everyday Italian and Behind the Bash. She attended the Cordon Bleu in Paris, and then worked in a variety of Los Angeles restaurants, including Wolfgang Puck's Spago, before starting her own catering and private-chef company, GDL Foods. The granddaughter of movie producer Dino De Laurentiis, Giada was born in Rome and grew up in Los Angeles, where she now lives.
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