Description
Creamy red bliss potatoes embrace a luxurious blend of savory herbs and rich cheese, creating a mouthwatering side dish that elevates any meal. Delightful potato pockets promise a comforting experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 red bliss potatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp bacon bits
- 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
- Optional: 2 tbsp additional cheese for topping
Instructions
- Scrub red bliss potatoes thoroughly, then pierce each potato multiple times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake potatoes at 400°F for approximately 45-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife, ensuring they are fully cooked through.
- Remove potatoes from oven and let cool slightly until comfortable to handle, about 5-7 minutes.
- Slice each potato lengthwise, creating a boat-like shape, and gently scoop out the interior flesh, leaving a thin potato shell intact.
- Mash the extracted potato flesh in a mixing bowl, creating a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate sour cream, melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper into the mashed potato mixture, blending until well combined.
- Refill each potato shell generously with the seasoned potato mixture, creating a slightly mounded appearance.
- Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top of filled potatoes for extra richness.
- Return stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and tops turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized red bliss potatoes with smooth, unblemished skin for consistent cooking and optimal texture.
- Ensure thorough potato scrubbing removes all dirt, preventing gritty texture and maintaining clean potato surfaces.
- Piercing potatoes allows steam to escape, preventing potential potato explosions and promoting even baking.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting sour cream with Greek yogurt or plant-based alternatives for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Consider roasting bacon separately for vegetarian guests, offering crispy topping as optional garnish on the side.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and sour cream to achieve smoother, more evenly blended potato filling.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties such as gruyère or goat cheese to introduce unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg