Ingredients
– 16 baby potatoes (red or white-skinned, about 1 ½ pounds)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
– 2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions
– 1 tablespoon melted butter
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon pepper
– 2 strips cooked and crumbled bacon
– Parsley or herbs as desired for garnish
Instructions
1-First: prick the 16 baby potatoes and microwave them for 8 minutes to soften them quickly.
2-Once done, halve them lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a ¼ inch layer to maintain the structure.
3-In a bowl, mix the scooped potato with ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until smooth and well combined.
4-Next, brush the potato skins with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add a sprinkle of salt, and bake them at 450°F (232°C) for 10 minutes until they turn crispy.
5-Spoon the cheese mixture back into the skins and broil until the cheese melts and bubbles.
6-Finish by topping with the 2 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon and garnishing with parsley or herbs for a fresh touch.
Last Step:
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🥄 Use either sour cream or Greek yogurt depending on your preference for creaminess and tang.
❄️ Bake and assemble the potato skins ahead of time, then freeze for quick reheating later.
🌿 Customize fillings with additions like chorizo, olives, vegetables, or vegan cheese to match your taste and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Microwave Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (can be modified)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 half-potato bites
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
