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Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes

Honey bacon roasted potatoes with crispy halved potatoes glazed in sticky honey. Smoky bacon crumbles and deeply golden caramelized edges make these sweet and savory breakfast potatoes irresistible from the sheet pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey bacon roasted potatoes
  • 2 lb baby potatoes Halved lengthwise for crisp edges.
  • 6 bacon strips (thick-cut) Chopped; scatter over potatoes before roasting.
  • 3 tbsp honey Drizzle after the first roast for a sticky glaze.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Helps the seasonings cling and promotes browning.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Seasoning blend for savory depth.
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika Adds smoky color and flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp salt To taste; start with about 1/2 tsp and adjust.
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper To taste; freshly ground if possible.
  • 1 fresh thyme Garnish right before serving.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Roast the potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with foil. This ensures easy cleanup and fast heat for browning.
  2. Toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then spread them in a single layer on the sheet pan. Make sure the cut sides have space so they roast crisp instead of steaming.
  3. Scatter the chopped thick-cut bacon pieces over the potatoes. Distribute them so some bacon lands on top and some falls between halves.
  4. Roast at 425°F for 25 minutes. Look for the bottoms to start turning golden and the potatoes to look slightly dry at the edges.
  5. Drizzle the honey over the potatoes and toss gently to coat. Watch for the honey to turn glossy as it hits the hot pan.
  6. Return to the oven and roast for 8–10 more minutes at 425°F until the potatoes are crispy and caramelized and the bacon is fully cooked. The edges should be deeply golden and sticky, with bacon crumbles visible throughout.
  7. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve immediately. The thyme adds a fresh finish right before the honey glaze sets.

Notes

Pro tip: spread potatoes cut-side up in a single layer so they caramelize deeply instead of steaming. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat on a sheet pan at 400°F for 8–10 minutes to re-crisp. Freezing is not recommended because the honey-glaze texture softens. Dietary swap: use turkey bacon in the same amount for a lighter, lower-fat option while keeping the sweet-and-smoky profile.