Rösti with Bacon and Scallions
Rösti with Bacon and Scallions is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cook bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCook bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
Set 1 tablespoon of dark-green part of scallions aside.
Add remaining scallions to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and scallions are soft, 4-5 minutes longer.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon mixture to a paper towel-lined plate.
Pour bacon fat into a small bowl; reserve skillet.
Add olive oil to bowl to measure 3 tablespoons Add butter.
Place 2 tablespoons fat mixture in skillet.
Pour 2 tablespoons into another bowl; add bacon mixture.
Reserve remaining 2 tablespoons in small bowl.
Coarsely grate potatoes into a large bowl.
Working in batches, squeeze potatoes with your hands to release liquid; transfer to another large bowl.
Add the reserved bacon mixture, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper; toss to evenly distribute.
Heat reserved skillet over medium-low heat.
Scrape potato mixture into hot skillet, pressing with a spatula into an even layer.
Tent with foil; cook for 10 minutes, rotating skillet frequently to avoid hot spots.
Remove foil; cook rösti until bottom is golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.
Run a silicone spatula around sides and underneath rösti.
Invert a large plate over skillet.
Using oven mitts, carefully flip rösti onto plate.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons fat in skillet.
Slide rösti back in, browned side up.
Tent with foil; cook for 5 minutes.
Uncover; cook until browned on bottom and potatoes are cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.
Gently run spatula around sides and underneath rösti and slide onto a serving plate.
Sprinkle with reserved scallions and season with more salt, if desired.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
