Loaded Baked Potato Bites
YIELDS SERVES 8 TO 10
Crispy, creamy and delicious red potatoes stuffed with bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese - the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
15 minPrep Time
15 minCook Time
30 minTotal Time
Ingredients
- 1 pound small red potatoes, washed
- water
- olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream (add more if you like it creamier)
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked to a crisp, crumbled
- 4 green onions, sliced, green and white parts only
- shredded monterey jack cheese
- shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Line baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Cut potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh.
- Place the flesh in a saucepan and add just enough water to cover the potatoes.
- Cook over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Put the potato skins, cut side up, on prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the skins in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork tender.
- In the meantime, drain the boiled potatoes, and combine potatoes, butter, and sour cream in a mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
- Add bacon and green onions, and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove skins from oven and fill with mashed potato mixture.
- Top with cheeses.
- Bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
