Irish Potato Bites with Bacon (Printable)
Crispy potato shells filled with savory bacon and cheddar, perfect for parties.
# Ingredient List:
→ Potatoes
01 - 12 small Yukon Gold potatoes, washed
→ Filling
02 - 3.5 ounces cooked bacon, finely chopped
03 - 3.5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
04 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
05 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Topping
07 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
08 - Extra chives, for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes or until just tender. Let cool slightly.
03 - Cut each potato in half and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin wall to create a shell. Reserve the scooped-out potato in a bowl.
04 - Mash the reserved potato flesh. Mix in bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - Spoon the mixture back into the potato shells, mounding slightly.
06 - Brush the tops with melted butter.
07 - Return the filled potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden and cheese is melted.
08 - Sprinkle with extra chives before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy exterior gives way to the most incredibly fluffy, savory center
- These disappear faster than any other appetizer at every gathering
02 -
- Do not overfill the potato shells or the filling will spill out during baking
- Let the roasted potatoes cool just enough to handle comfortably before scooping
03 -
- Use a small melon baller or teaspoon for the neatest scooping
- Warm the sour cream slightly before mixing for easier incorporation