Bacon Wrapped Cheddar And Chive Duchess Potatoes Sp5

Official contest entry: simply potatoes 5fix. this quick and easy appetizer is loaded with flavor, perfect for an elegant party, game-day get together or after school snack.

Steps

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.

Line 2 large jelly-roll pans with parchment paper.

Place the 24 , half strips of bacon on prepared pans in a single layer.

Bake 5-7 minutes , or until bacon has rendered some of the fat and just starting to brown on the edges , but still flexible.

Drain on paper towels.

Pat to remove excess grease.

Using a 24-cup , non-stick mini muffin pan , line bottom and sides of each mini muffin cup with a half strip of the par-cooked bacon in a circular fashion , making a well in the center , folding or creasing if needed to fit.

In a large mixing bowl , beat potatoes , eggs , and 1 / 2 cup of the cheese with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy.

Transfer potato mixture to a large pastry bag fitted with a large star.

Pipe potato filling evenly into bacon-lined muffin cups in a spiral fashion.

Sprinkle tops with remaining 1 / 4 cup cheese.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

Let rest 5 minutes.

Run.

Ingredients

smoked bacon, simply potatoes sour cream and chive mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese, fresh chives