Loaded Baked Potato Bites with VELVEETA®

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.