National Potato Day- Stacy's way

Who would have thought National Potato Day would present such a difficult decision? I make potatoes all the time and all different ways, so how hard could it possibly be, right?! Wrong! Turns out when you are the self proclaimed "looser" from last weeks competition (I lacked creativity, resources and alcohol) you can't just whip up any ol' potato recipe! I tossed around LOTS of ideas and narrowed it down to 4! That was after TONS of thought. I reached the point where I had to turn off the computer because there are just too many things you can do with potatoes! In my family we LOVE 2 things, bacon and potatoes! Usually we see the combination of those 2 things at breakfast side by side on the plate. Well folks, not this time... I present to you:
                                          

Bacon Wrapped Spuds

1 package of bacon, cut in half horizontally 
3 potatoes
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1/4 tsp. Montreal steak seasoning
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
Pinch of thyme
Cheddar cheese
Chives
                                                              

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
Cut potatoes in half, then in quarters. Cover baking sheet or drip pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Mix olive oil, steak seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt and thyme and set aside. Place potatoes in pot of water and bring to a boil. Once water boils, allow to cook for an additional 3 minutes. Drain, rinse and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Once potatoes have cooled toss them in oil and seasoning mixture. Wrap each potato with 1 half slice of bacon and place on baking sheet until all bacon is used. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven, garnish immediately with shredded cheese and chives.

*Serve with ranch dip or sour cream on the side MMMmmm!

My inspiration for this recipe can be found Here!