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Loaded Steakhouse Bacon Potato Skillet

Crispy golden potatoes loaded with bacon, melted cheddar cheese, garlic butter, and steakhouse-style toppings in one comforting skillet recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potato Skillet
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes diced
  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Soak diced potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes then drain and dry thoroughly.
  2. Cook bacon in a cast iron skillet until crispy.
  3. Remove bacon and leave some grease in the skillet.
  4. Add butter and diced potatoes to the skillet.
  5. Season potatoes with paprika salt pepper and onion powder.
  6. Cook potatoes until crispy and golden brown.
  7. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  8. Top potatoes with cheddar cheese and cover until melted.
  9. Sprinkle bacon green onions parsley and sour cream over the skillet.
  10. Serve hot directly from the skillet.

Notes

For extra crispiness avoid overcrowding the skillet. Add steak bites or fried eggs for a complete meal.