Loaded Potato Poppers

Aug 21, 2018

Loaded Potato Poppers

Loaded Potato Poppers

Three cheeses and fresh jalapeño peppers are mashed with potatoes, then baked in mini potato cups until gooey and served with a dollop of cool sour cream for the ultimate one-bite popper.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: cheese, potato
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb baby new potatoes
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and diced
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped chives

Instructions

  • Place potatoes in large saucepan; pour in enough cold water to cover and season generously with salt. Bring to boil; cook for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain well and let cool until easy to handle.
  • Cut each potato in half; scoop out pulp, leaving small border all around to create hollow cup. Mash together potato pulp, milk, butter, salt and pepper until smooth. Fold in Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, jalapeños and green onions.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spoon potato mixture into potato cups. Arrange on foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with chives.

Notes

Tip: Use a melon baller or demitasse spoon to scoop out pulp from cooked potatoes.
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