Bacon Wrapped Cheddar And Chive Duchess Potatoes Sp5 Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Cheddar And Chive Duchess Potatoes Sp5

• Smoked Bacon
• Simply Potatoes Sour Cream And Chive Mashed Potatoes
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Fresh Chives

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Cheddar And Chive Duchess Potatoes Sp5

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line two large jelly-roll pans with parchment paper.
3. Place 24 half-strips of bacon (from about 12 slices) on the prepared pans in a single layer.
4. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the bacon has rendered some fat and is starting to brown at the edges but remains pliable.
5. Remove from oven and drain on paper towels. Pat to remove excess grease.
6. Using a 24-cup non-stick mini muffin pan, line the bottom and sides of each cup with a par-cooked bacon half-strip, creating a well in the center. Adjust bacon as needed to fit.
7. In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 pounds of cooked and mashed potatoes, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy.
8. Transfer the potato mixture to a large pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
9. Pipe the potato filling evenly into the bacon-lined muffin cups in a spiral fashion.
10. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the potatoes are heated through.
12. Let rest for 5 minutes before carefully running a knife around the edges of each potato to remove them from the pan.
13. Place on a serving platter and garnish with extra chives, if desired.
14. Serve warm and enjoy!