RED POTATO BITES

RED POTATO BITES


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 175 degrees. 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 towels and cut in half. Using a small spoon, carefully remove a small mount from center, leaving approximately ¼-inch rim from each potato. Set reserved potatoes aside.

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

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


Yield: 40 servings.