Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes (3 or 4 medium)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 bacon slices (1/4 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Peel potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Transfer potatoes to a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish and toss with oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Arrange potatoes in 1 layer and scatter bacon on top.
3. Bake until bacon is crisp and potatoes are cooked through and golden around edges, about 35 minutes. Loosen potatoes with a metal spatula before removing from dish.