Pan-Fried Potatoes with Bacon
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Gluten-free German

Pan-Fried Potatoes with Bacon

A classic German-style skillet side of crisp-edged potatoes, smoky bacon, and sweetly browned onion. Parboiling the potatoes first gives them a fluffy center while a hot pan builds a deeply savory crust.

45 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and add half of the salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until a knife meets slight resistance at the center. Drain and leave uncovered for 5 minutes to steam-dry.
2
When cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes into 1 cm slices. Cut the bacon into 1 cm pieces and cut the onion into thin wedges.
3
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the fat renders and the pieces are browned but not hard. Transfer the bacon to a plate, leaving the fat in the skillet.
4
Add the rapeseed oil to the skillet, raise the heat to medium-high, and arrange the potato slices in a mostly single layer. Saute for 8 to 10 minutes, turning only when the undersides are golden brown, until the edges are crisp and the centers are tender.
Potato slices developing a golden crisp crust in the skillet AI-generated image
5
Add the onion and the remaining salt and pepper. Saute for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring gently, until the onion is soft and browned and the potatoes remain intact.
6
Return the bacon to the skillet and toss gently for 1 to 2 minutes, until heated through. Scatter over the chives and serve immediately while the potatoes are crisp.
Finished pan-fried potatoes with bacon, onions, and chives AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Parboiling cooks the potatoes evenly before the skillet work begins, while rendering bacon supplies flavorful fat for browning the potatoes and onions without making the dish heavy.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

How to reheat it

Reheat in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until piping hot and crisp again.

Nutrition / serving

422kcal
18.84 gprotein
42.11 gcarbs
19.53 gfat
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Published 9 Aug 2026 · updated 13 Aug 2026