Roasted Potato Bites
This unique appetizer take the comfort of a baked potato with "the works" and spins it in a fresh, appealing way.
Ingredients
- 12 B size red potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter), unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces chive and onion cream cheese spread
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- Optional toppings such as grated cheddar cheese, bacon bits and snipped fresh chives
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut potatoes in half crosswise. Cut a thin slice off bottom of each potato half. Carefully scoop out a small amount of pulp from each potato half using Core & More. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine oil, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, salt and black pepper. Add potato halves; toss to coat.
Place potato halves, hollowed side down, on Medium Bar Pan. Bake 30-32 minutes or until deep golden brown and tender. Remove from oven; cool slightly.
In Small Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese spread and sour cream; whisk together until smooth using Stainless Whisk. Attach desired tip to Easy Accent® Decorator; fill with cream cheese mixture and pipe evenly into hollowed potato halves. Sprinkle with toppings, if desired. Place on serving platter; serve slightly warm.
Yield:
- 24 servings of 2 appetizers
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 80, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber 1 g
U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving:
1/2 starch, 1 fat (1/2 carb)
Cook's Tips:
“B” size potatoes are new red potatoes that measure about 2 inches in diameter. They are often found in bags by the other potatoes in most grocery stores.
The mid-sized Medium Bar Pan is perfect for preparing a variety of bite-sized appetizers, bar cookies, biscuits and brownie mixes (19-21 ounces). It is also ideal for frozen foods such as chicken patties and French bread pizzas.