So wrong, yet so right!
Ah man, this one is a bold one.
I had meant to make this dish, which looked fairly balanced and quite nutritious, despite the frying part.
But I forgot to pick up the broad beans on my way home yesterday, so all I had were a few wee spuds, some pancetta and a bit of parmesan.
This recipe is not a friend of The Diet.
But it’s totally a new Guilty Pleasure. I even managed to pair it with a sly episode of Sex & The City. Hah! Double guilt.
What you need for Posh Cheesy Bacon Fries
A few baby or new potatoes, washed and halved
A few strips of pancetta, finely chopped
Olive oil and a little butter for frying
Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
Boil the potatoes until just cooked.
Add the oil and butter to a frying pan, and fry the potatoes until they are lovely and crisp and golden. At least ten minutes on a medium heat. You can add salt to the potatoes at this stage.
Add the pancetta to the pan and let the fat from the pancetta ooze out and seep into the potatoes….*ggrrrggslobber* You can leave it all frying for another five minutes or so.
Drain off the excess fat from the pan and serve up the posh bacon fries with a smattering of parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top and a crunch of black pepper, for added poshness. GUILTY!!
MP3
Here’s a little Guilty Pleasure track for you. I know I shouldn’t like this song, but the die-hard cheeseball in me is crying out for more. And the movie itself is another Guilty Pleasure – it was on telly not so long ago and it was hilarious. I loved it. I’m such a loser.
Categories: Dinner Tags: Guilty Pleasure
July 8, 2009 at 11:47 pm
To paraphrase song lyrics, “If loving this is wrong, I don’t want to be right!” Potatoes, fat and more fat equals Swooning!
July 9, 2009 at 2:31 am
Im heading to the store now-wish me luck in finding pancetta here in the hinterlands.
And in other news… I almost made it all the way through the Bryan Adams without laughing. (Actually I only made it through the first 15 seconds.)
July 9, 2009 at 9:37 am
Hey OLPC – Tee hee! I really enjoyed this guilty treat, I have to say.
Hey Sugarpie – you go, girl. You did well to get through 15 seconds of Bryan!!
July 9, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Ah, the broad beans can wait – especially when there’s a new guilty pleasure at stake!
July 10, 2009 at 8:53 am
Hey Spud – hee hee! I knew you would understand
July 10, 2009 at 8:00 pm
A delicious addition are some scallions and a generous dollop of yer only man- balsamic vinegar. A
July 14, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Oh, Aoife, you’ve outdone yourself! These spuds look fantastic and so decadent. Love it!
I am woefully behind on your blog and promise to catch up soon. I’ve missed you!!! xoxoxo
July 16, 2009 at 10:39 am
Made this last night and had an immediate heart attack.Am sending this comment from intensive care where my heart is being replaced with one of those miniature rugby balls. The grub was worth it though.
July 16, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Oh Ailbhe that sounds mighty. Rock it girl!
Oh haiii Diva! As someone I know purely on the internet, it feels weird to say it but it’s true – I totally missed you too!! Been trying to catch up on your blog as well. I seem to always look on Thursday and I’m like…damn I’d love a cocktail
Hiya Adam – I know. Extreme heart attack food. Ridiculous. They really taste pretty much the same as Eddie Rockets horrendous cheesy bacon fries except they just have slightly yummier ingredients. But the damage has still been done! Still, I’m glad you enjoyed them as much I did.