Irish Potato Bites Bacon Cheddar (Printable)

Crispy potato shells filled with savory bacon, cheddar, and sour cream—a crowd-pleasing Irish appetizer ready in under an hour.

# 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 Make It:

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 disappear faster than you can say pass the platter at any gathering
  • The combination of crispy skins and creamy filling hits every satisfying texture in one bite
02 -
  • Dont overbake the potatoes in the first round or the shells might tear when you scoop them
  • Let the scooped potato cool slightly before mashing so it doesnt become gummy
03 -
  • Use a small melon baller or teaspoon to scoop the potatoes neatly
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting

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