RED POTATO BITES

RED POTATO BITES
"These wonderful sour cream, bacon and chive-stuffed red potatoes
Is a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Easy to prepare ahead of
time, top off with Cheddar cheese"

1-1/2 lbs. small round red potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 cup sour cream
½ tsp. seasoned salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
parsley

Preheat the oven to 375^. Place potatoes in a saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes, Drain, and cool in a bowl of cold water.

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

Remove cooled potatoes from water. Pat dry with paper towel, and cut in half. Using a small spoon, carefully remove a small amount from center, leaving approximately ¼-inch rim around each potato. Set reserved potatoes aside.

In a bowl, mix together reserved potato, sour cream, bacon, seasoned slat, pepper and chives. Spoon a small amount of mixture into each potato half and place on a baking sheet. Top each potato off with some shredded cheese.

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and potatoes are warmed through. Garnish with parsley, and serve.

Yield: 40 servings.