Fried Bacon and Potatoes
A classic and hearty bacon and potato dish, perfect for breakfast or a comforting side dish.

1 serving of fried bacon and potatoes (A classic and hearty bacon and potato dish, perfect for breakfast or a comforting side dish.) contains 283 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 58% carbs, 31% fat, and 11% protein. This is a good source of fiber (20% of your Daily Value), potassium (22% of your Daily Value), and vitamin b6 (58% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 2 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Garlic powder ½ tsp or 2g
Directions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crisp, then transfer it to a plate and leave the rendered fat in the pan.
- Add the sliced or diced potatoes to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 10–12 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking until the onion softens and the potatoes are well browned, 4–5 minutes.
- Crumble the bacon, add to the pan, and toss to combine. Cook 1–2 minutes more to heat through.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of fried bacon and potatoes (279g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 283 | |
| Fats | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated fats | 3g | 16% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 42g | 15% |
| Net carbs | 36g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Protein | 8g | |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1015mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 3μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 40mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.3mg | 28% |
| Fluoride | 2μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 42μg | 11% |
| Lycopene | 0.1μg | |
| Magnesium | 57mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 3mg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 171mg | 24% |
| Retinol | 3μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 6μg | 11% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A IU | 15IU | |
| Vitamin A | 3μg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Vitamin D IU | 4IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 5μg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 9% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 33g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 3g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.3g | |
| Arginine | 0.5g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1g | |
| Glycine | 0.3g | |
| Histidine | 0.2g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.3g | |
| Leucine | 0.4g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3g | |
| Proline | 0.3g | |
| Serine | 0.3g | |
| Threonine | 0.3g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.2g | |
| Valine | 0.4g | |




