Two-Potato Saute with Bacon and Cream
- 2 pounds white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 7 bacon slices, diced
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
- Add white potatoes; cover partially and cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- Using strainer, transfer potatoes to large bowl.
- Return water in pot to boil.
- Add sweet potatoes; cover partially and cook until potatoes are almost tender but still retain their shape, about 6 minutes.
- Drain.
- Transfer to bowl with white potatoes.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cool; cover and chill.)
- Cook bacon in very large skillet over medium heat until almost crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain.
- Pour off all but 1/4 cup drippings from skillet.
- Add onion and bell pepper; cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Mix in potatoes and bacon.
- Cover and cook 10 minutes.
- Add cream and cook uncovered until potatoes are tender and coated with sauce, about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer potatoes to large bowl.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
potatoes, potatoes, bacon, onion, red bell pepper, whipping cream, italian parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/two-potato-saute-with-bacon-and-cream-105831 (may not work)