Loaded Baked Potato Bites with VELVEETA®

Total

1 HR 45 MIN

Servings

8 to 10 Servings


Ingredients

  • 16

    oz

    Velveeta® original cheese, cut into ½” cubes

  • 1

    lb

    baby yellow potatoes, washed

  • 3

    tbsps

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2

    cup

    sour cream

  • 2

    tbsps

    hot sauce

  • 1/4

    cup

    chives, finely chopped

  • 2

    strips of bacon, cooked and chopped

  • 0

    Black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a medium sauce pot, add the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 400F.

  3. Step 3

    Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them dry in the colander for 5 minutes or so.

  4. Step 4

    Place potatoes on a baking tray and let dry again for 5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Using a potato masher or a fork, smash the potatoes to squish them, while keeping them in one piece. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Bake for 45-55 minutes or until deep golden and crispy. Don’t flip the potatoes.

  7. Step 7

    Top each smashed potato with one Velveeta® cube, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the Velveeta® has melted.

  8. Step 8

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream and hot sauce.

  9. Step 9

    Remove potatoes from the oven and top with the sour cream mixture, chopped bacon and scallions. Serve immediately.