Cheddar And Bacon Stuffed Baby Potatoes

Serve these tasty snacks warm from the oven for a really delicious party nibble - they're popular with adults as well as children....

Simmer the potatoes until just tender before draining in a colander.

Preheat a grill and cook the bacon until crisp.

Preheat the oven to 400f.

Cut tops off each potato , and using a small sharp knife , scoop out the flesh.

Cut thin strips off each of the potato bases so that the potatoes can stay upright.

Using a fork , combine the potato flesh with the butter and cheese.

Season well and stir in the bacon.

Using a teaspoon , carefully spoon the filling back into the potato shells and top with the potato lids set at a jaunty angle !.

Brush liberally with the olive oil and set the potatoes on a baking tray , lined with baking parchment.

Cook until the filling is golden and the cheese is golden - about 10- 15 minutes.

Garnish with herb sprigs and serve warm from the oven.

new potatoes, smoked back bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, butter, salt and pepper, nutmeg, extra virgin olive oil, oregano sprigs