Bacon-Wrapped Potato Roses

The most beautiful thing you can make with a potato! These gorgeous potato roses add a touch of glamour to any plate. Simple, but impressive!

4 Yukon gold potatoes, halved
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried rosemary
½ tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. sea salt
12 strips center cut bacon

Garnish:
fresh thyme, chopped
Parmesan cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).

Using a mandolin and a hand guard, thinly slice the potatoes into a large mixing bowl.

Add olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and salt to the sliced potatoes and toss with tongs until evenly coated.

On a cutting board, lay out two pieces of bacon overlapping each other vertically.

Line the bacon with the sliced potatoes, making sure each potato is overlapping.

Starting at one end, gently roll up the bacon, creating a potato rose.
Place the rolled potato roses in a greased muffin tin. Repeat with the remaining bacon strips and potatoes.
Bake for 20 minutes. Cover the roses with tin foil, and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Top the roses with thyme and Parmesan. Bake for an addition 5-10 minutes uncovered.

Makes 6 servings.