Description
BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Cheesy Potato Wedges are the ultimate indulgence! Crispy bacon, tender potato wedges, melted cheddar cheese, and tangy BBQ sauce come together in this easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for parties, game day, or a family dinner, these wedges are a crowd-pleaser with smoky flavors and a cheesy finish.
Ingredients
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4 large russet potatoes
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8 slices bacon
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup BBQ sauce
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Prepare Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into wedges and place them in a bowl.
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Season the Wedges: Toss the potato wedges with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
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Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each potato wedge with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
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Bake: Arrange the bacon-wrapped wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until the bacon is crispy and potatoes are tender.
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Add Cheese & BBQ Sauce: In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the wedges and drizzle with BBQ sauce.
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Garnish & Serve: Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and top with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
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For extra crispy bacon, use thick-cut bacon slices.
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You can prep the potato wedges and wrap them with bacon ahead of time; refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
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Customize with your favorite BBQ sauce or cheese variety.
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For a spicier kick, try adding jalapeños or a spicy BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3 wedges)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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