Norse Skillet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these Norse Skillet Potatoes—a hearty, flavor-packed recipe that combines crispy golden potatoes, savory bacon, and aromatic herbs. Featuring tender baby potatoes parboiled for perfect texture, then pan-fried to golden perfection in a luxurious blend of butter, olive oil, and bacon drippings, this dish is pure comfort food. Fresh dill and thyme infuse each bite with a burst of earthy freshness, while garlic and optional red pepper flakes add a zesty kick. Topped with crispy bacon bits and vibrant scallions, this one-skillet wonder is both easy to prepare and irresistibly satisfying. Perfect for brunch, dinner sides, or a rustic Nordic-inspired feast, these skillet potatoes are guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 Scallions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them into halves or quarters, depending on their size, ensuring they are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and parboil the potatoes for 5-7 minutes until they are slightly tender but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
While the potatoes are cooling, cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the olive oil and unsalted butter to the skillet with the bacon grease and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.
Add the parboiled potatoes to the skillet, cut side down. Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes to allow the potatoes to develop a golden crust.
Flip the potatoes and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure all sides are browned evenly.
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the seasonings are well distributed.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the crispy bacon and chopped dill over the potatoes. Toss gently to combine.
Garnish with thinly sliced scallions and an extra sprinkle of dill if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.8 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 3268 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 3100 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
