Roasted Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, and Parsley
Golden-edged Yukon Gold potatoes are roasted until crisp, then finished with smoky bacon, nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The garlic adds a savory lift, making this a hearty, crowd-friendly side with rich, salty notes and a bright herb finish. Serve Roasted Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, and Parsley alongside roast meats or as a standout addition to any weekend dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 7 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, and Parsley, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 34
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add salt. Bring to a boil; lower the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are just tender when pierced with a fork, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Return the potatoes to the pot; cover with a lid and shake the pot vigorously, about 1 minute.
- 4
Uncover and let the potatoes cool until easy to handle, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Peel the potatoes and slice them crosswise into chunks.
- 6
Place the bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until most of the fat has rendered and the bacon is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels, keeping the bacon fat in the skillet.
- 7
Brush the bottom of a shallow 10x15-inch baking pan with half of the bacon fat and the olive oil. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and arrange them in the baking pan.
- 8
Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven until the bottoms are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 9
Turn the potatoes over in the baking pan. Add the bacon pieces, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and the garlic on top. Drizzle the remaining bacon fat over them.
- 10
Return to the preheated oven and roast until the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese has melted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.
- Calories 292.61 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 12.72 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 36.07 g 13%
- Total Fat 11.39 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.65 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.24 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 338.85 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 2.57 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 203.84 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 734.87 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 36.69 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 38.53 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Roasted Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, and Parsley is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 37 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Center Cut Bacon, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 292.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, and Parsley made of?
- The main ingredients are Center-Cut Bacon, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, and Parsley?
- About 1 hr 37 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 7 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, and Parsley easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Roasted Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, and Parsley healthy?
- Roasted Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, and Parsley has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 292.61 calories and 12.72 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 338.85 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.65 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required