SHRIMP & BACON STUFFED BABY POTATOES

By brian-2

Ingredients

• 14 tiny new potatoes
• 2 T. Dijon mustard
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 t. seafood seasoning
• 1 7-8oz. package frozen peeled cooked shrimp, thawed, drained & chopped
• 4 oz. cream cheese softened
• 1 cup shredded Gouda (4 oz.)
• 5 slices bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
• 1 t. seafood seasoning
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 425. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4" shells. Put potatoes, cut side up in 15x10 pan.
In bowl, combine mustard, oil & 1 t. seafood seasoning. Brush inside of shells with mustard mixture. Bake ~ 30 min. or until tender.
For filling: in small bowl combine shrimp, cream cheese, Gouda, bacon & 1 t. seafood seasoning. Spoon filling into shells, mounding slightly. Bake 12-15 min. more until heated through & cheese is melted. Garnish with chives.