A delightful skillet dish combining crispy potatoes, savory bacon, and melted cheese for a comforting meal.
Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and set aside.
Cooking the bacon first allows you to use its rendered fat for additional flavor.
Add butter to the skillet and sauté the chopped onion until golden, then add minced garlic and cook briefly.
Adding garlic towards the end prevents it from burning and becoming bitter.
Dice the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook them in the skillet with olive oil until crispy and tender.
Avoid stirring too often to allow the potatoes to develop a golden crust.
Combine the cooked bacon, onion, and garlic with the potatoes in the skillet.
Mix gently to keep the potato pieces intact.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover the skillet until the cheese melts.
Covering the skillet helps the cheese melt evenly.
Serve hot and enjoy your cheesy bacon potato skillet.
Garnish with fresh herbs for added color and flavor.