Cheesy bacon stuffed mini potatoes

By jenkid

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds yukon gold potatoes
• 1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
• 1 Cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled applewood smoked bacon, divided
• 2 Teaspoons roasted mashed garlic
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup finely grated Monterey jack cheese
• 3 Tablespoons chopped green onion, plus more for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400, line baking sheet with aluminum foil

In a large dutch oven, place the potatoes and enough water to cover and bring to a boil.
Boil until just tender, about 8 minutes.
Drain & let cool. Cut the potatoes in 1/2 crosswise.
Cut a thin slice off the round end of each potato half to stand upright.
Using a melon baller, scoop out the centers of the potatoes, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell.
Reserve the potato pulp.

In a medium bowl, combine the potato pulp, cream cheese, sour cream, 1/4 cup bacon,garlic, 1 teaspoon salt & pepper.
Mash with a potato masher until well combined.
Stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, & green onions.

Sprinkle the insides of the potato shells with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Spoon the potato mixture evenly into the potato shells and top with the remaining 1/4 cup bacon.
Place the stuffed potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
Garnish with green onions and freshly ground pepper if desired.