Preheat oven to 350°. Lay bacon on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until bacon is crispy.

Reserve bacon for another use or serve as garnish minced atop potatoes.

Place garlic in a mixing bowl. Drain hot bacon fat over garlic. Let steep in bowl until slightly cooled, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and sage. Toss. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour to marinate.

Pour potatoes on to the baking tray used for bacon. Roast at 400º for approximately 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are caramelized and easily pierced with a paring knife.

Squeeze lemon juice over potatoes. Garnish with lemon zest.

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