Potato Roses with Bacon, Parmesan, and Rosemary Recipe
Potato Roses are a visually stunning and flavorful side dish perfect for impressing guests or elevating a meal. Thinly sliced baking potatoes are delicately layered, seasoned with rosemary, garlic, and Parmesan, then rolled and wrapped with bacon to form beautiful rose shapes. Baked to crispy, tender perfection, these roses are as delicious as they are decorative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 potato roses 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 600g / 1.3lb Baking Potatoes
- 1 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil, plus more to grease tray
- 1 tsp very finely diced Fresh Rosemary
- 2 cloves of Garlic, finely grated
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 60g / 2oz Parmesan Cheese
- 6 slices of Streaky Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Tray: Preheat your oven to 190°C / 375°F. Generously grease six holes of a muffin tray using olive oil, butter, or oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice Potatoes Thinly: Using a mandoline, slice the potatoes into very thin 2mm slices, discarding the ends. Use a finger guard for safety. Dry the slices thoroughly with kitchen roll to remove moisture.
- Toss Slices with Seasoning: In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with olive oil, finely diced rosemary, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange and Add Parmesan and Bacon: Place about one-sixth of the slices in a row, overlapping each slice by about 2/3 to 3/4. Sprinkle one-sixth of the Parmesan cheese over the slices, then place a slice of bacon next to this row.
- Roll and Form Roses: Carefully roll up the potato slices and wrap them with the bacon slice to hold the shape. Place the rolled potato rose into one greased muffin tray hole. Gently fan out the potato ‘petals’ to resemble a rose. Repeat this process five more times.
- Bake Initially: Put the muffin tray in the oven uncovered and bake for 20 minutes. The edges will start to brown but the potatoes won’t be fully cooked yet.
- Cover and Continue Baking: Remove the tray, cover the potato roses tightly with foil, and return to the oven. Bake for another 35 to 45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and crisp throughout.
- Serve: Carefully remove the roses from the muffin tin using a spoon or small spatula. Serve warm and enjoy your elegant potato roses!
Notes
- Slicing the Potatoes: Using a mandoline is essential to get thin, even slices that roll easily.
- Parmesan: Adds flavor and helps bind the potato slices together during baking so the roses don’t fall apart.
- Bacon Usage: The bacon acts like a string holding the roses intact and adds a smoky flavor; wrapping it around the outside prevents it from becoming chewy.
- Seasoning Flexibility: Feel free to customize seasoning to your taste; rosemary and garlic are a classic favorite.
- Cooking Time Tips: Oven temperatures and potato thickness vary, so adjust baking times as needed. If roses are browning too fast, lower the heat or keep covered longer. Remove foil towards the end if you want a crispier finish.
- Calories per rose: Approximately 125 calories each.
Keywords: Potato Roses, Baked Potatoes, Rosemary, Garlic, Parmesan, Bacon, Elegant Side Dish, Vegetable Roses