Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

Made with butter and two kinds of cheese, these mini twice-baked potatoes topped with Creole-seasoned shrimp are an impressive appetizer.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
51 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 21 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pinch Creole seasoning, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (If using a countertop induction oven, preheat on the "Combo 3" setting).

Step 2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble into small pieces.

Step 3
Toss potatoes with vegetable oil to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet.

Step 4
Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes in the conventional oven and 20 minutes in the countertop induction oven. Cool potatoes until easily handled, about 5 minutes.

Step 5
Slice off the top 1/4 of each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into a bowl using a melon baller or small spoon, leaving about 1/8 inch of flesh on the skin.

Step 6
Mash melted butter and mascarpone cheese into the potato flesh in the bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until fluffy, about 30 seconds. Stir in bacon, green onions, and Cheddar cheese. Fill potato skins with potato mixture; return to the baking sheet.

Step 7
Bake filled potatoes in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler; broil potatoes until cheese is bubbly and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven.

Step 8
Season shrimp with Creole seasoning; transfer to a grill pan.

Step 9
Grill shrimp over high heat until opaque, about 3 minutes. (If using a countertop induction oven, cook shrimp on the "Grill setting" until opaque, about 3 minutes.) Top each potato with 1 shrimp.

Cook’s Note:

If you're using multi-colored baby potatoes, mash purple potato flesh in a separate bowl.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

287
Calories
17g
Fat
21g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 22%
Saturated Fat8g 40%
Cholesterol96mg 32%
Sodium409mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate21g 7%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars1g
Protein14g
Vitamin C24mg 122%
Calcium73mg 6%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium611mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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