Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins
Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins are bite-sized potatoes filled with 3 types of cheese, fresh jalapenos, bacon and cooled off with sour cream. Perfect for a snack or party appetizer!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 1/2 cup cream cheese , softened
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos , minced
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese , finely shredded and divided
- 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese , finely shredded and divided
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 jalapenos , sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream , for garnish
- 2 tablespoons bacon , cooked and crumbled
Instructions
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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub and dry potatoes.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until soft when pricked with a fork. Allow to cool so they are easier to handle.
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Cut in half and spoon our the center, leaving a few millimeters around the edges to still have some potato.
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In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and hot sauce until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons pepper jack cheese, minced pickled jalapenos and kosher salt. Mix well.
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Spoon cheese mixture into each potato skin. Divide remaining shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese on the tops of each potato.
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Reduce temperture to 350 degrees. bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese has melted.
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Top with sour cream, a slice of jalapeno and crumbled bacon. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts
Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Cholesterol 8mg
3%
Sodium 57mg
2%
Potassium 142mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 5g
2%
Protein 1g
2%
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
8.7%
Calcium
2.5%
Iron
1.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.