Irish Potato Bites Bacon Cheddar (Printable)
Golden potato shells filled with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and chives for irresistible party bites.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 12 small Yukon Gold potatoes, washed
→ Filling
02 - 3.5 oz cooked bacon, finely chopped
03 - 3.5 oz 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
# How-to 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 Advice:
01 -
- These little bites deliver restaurant-quality appetizer vibes with minimal effort and maximum flavor payoff
- The perfect balance of textures, creamy, salty, crispy, and utterly addictive in one bite-sized package
02 -
- Don't over-scoop the potato shells or they will collapse during the second bake, leaving just enough wall to hold the filling
- Let the scooped potato cool slightly before mixing, otherwise the cheese melts too early and the texture becomes gummy
03 -
- Use a small melon baller or teaspoon to scoop out the potato flesh for the most uniform shells
- Grate your own cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded, it melts so much better