Potato Skin Bites

Active Time
20 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Serving Size
12
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby gold (or red) potatoes
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives (optional)
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup cream cheese spread
- ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
- ¼ cup cooked bacon pieces
Steps
- Place potatoes in microwave-safe bowl; cover and cook on HIGH 8–10 minutes until tender. Let stand 10 minutes to cool. Chop chives, if using; cut cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice ⅛ inch off sides of potatoes and scoop about 1–2 teaspoons of flesh from inside, leaving a border and discarding scooped-out potato. Place potatoes on baking sheet, then fill with cheese. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt; bake 5–8 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes to cool.
- Combine sour cream, cream cheese, ¼ teaspoon pepper, bacon, and 2 tablespoons chives until blended. Spoon 1 teaspoon mixture on top of each potato; sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon chives. Serve.
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby gold (or red) potatoes
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives (optional)
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup cream cheese spread
- ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
- ¼ cup cooked bacon pieces
Steps
- Place potatoes in microwave-safe bowl; cover and cook on HIGH 8–10 minutes until tender. Let stand 10 minutes to cool. Chop chives, if using; cut cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice ⅛ inch off sides of potatoes and scoop about 1–2 teaspoons of flesh from inside, leaving a border and discarding scooped-out potato. Place potatoes on baking sheet, then fill with cheese. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt; bake 5–8 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes to cool.
- Combine sour cream, cream cheese, ¼ teaspoon pepper, bacon, and 2 tablespoons chives until blended. Spoon 1 teaspoon mixture on top of each potato; sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon chives. Serve.
Nutritional Information
Amount per 1/12 recipe serving: Calories 110, Total Fat 9.00g, Sat Fat 4.00g, Trans Fat 0.00g, Chol 20mg, Sodium 170mg, Total Carb 4g, Fiber 1.00g, Sugars 1g, Protein 4g, Calc 6%, Vit A 0%, Vit C 0%, Iron 0%