Description
Delicious Parmesan Garlic Smoked Potatoes featuring baby red potatoes smoked to tender perfection with crispy bacon, fresh garlic, parsley, and a generous topping of grated Parmesan cheese. This smoky, savory side dish is perfect for elevating any meal with rich flavors and crispy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasonings
- 6 Baby Red Potatoes
- As needed Olive Oil
- To taste Coarse Salt
- To taste Ground Black Pepper
- To taste Fresh Parsley
- To taste Garlic (minced or finely chopped)
Bacon and Cheese
- 10 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lay the 10 slices of bacon on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until the bacon is brown and crumbly. Once cooked, reserve the bacon grease for later use.
- Prepare the Potatoes: On the same baking sheet used for bacon, place the 6 baby red potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil as needed and add a few spoonfuls of the reserved bacon fat. Season the potatoes with coarse salt, ground black pepper, fresh parsley, and garlic to taste. Toss or coat the potatoes thoroughly with the seasonings and fat to ensure even flavor.
- Smoke the Potatoes: Place the baking sheet with the coated potatoes onto your smoker set at 300°F (150°C). Smoke the potatoes for 1.5 hours, or until they become fork tender and infused with the smoky flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: After smoking, transfer the potatoes to a serving platter. Sprinkle 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the hot potatoes, then top with the crumbled bacon pieces. Serve immediately and enjoy the combination of smoky, garlicky, cheesy flavors.
Notes
- Using the reserved bacon grease adds a rich, smoky flavor to the potatoes—do not discard it.
- If you don’t have a smoker, an oven set to low temperature won’t replicate the smoky flavor but can roast them until tender.
- Freshly minced garlic will provide better aroma and taste than pre-minced garlic.
- You can substitute baby red potatoes with similar small potatoes like fingerlings or Yukon golds.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference, especially with salt and garlic intensity.
- Bacon can also be pan-fried if an oven is not available, but baking gives more even crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: smoked potatoes, parmesan garlic potatoes, smoked baby red potatoes, bacon potatoes, smoky side dish, grilled potatoes, smoked vegetables
