Baked Potato Bites with Bacon and Cheddar
6 servings
30 minutes
Baked potato bites with bacon and cheddar are the true embodiment of comfort and gastronomic pleasure. Although the dish is rooted in Italian cuisine traditions, it gains universal popularity due to its crispy crust, soft cheesy center, and rich bacon flavor. Potatoes add tenderness to the dish while onions and spices enhance its aroma. These bites are perfect as a party snack, a side to a main dish, or even a standalone treat. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients make them indispensable in the culinary arsenal. Serve the bites hot to enjoy the melting cheddar and the crunch of golden potatoes. A taste that warms and unites, inspired by the essence of home cooking.
1
Preheat the oven to 190°C.
2
Chop the onion into small cubes.
- Onion: 60 g
3
Fry the sliced bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Bacon: 100 g
4
Grate the cheddar cheese on a coarse grater.
- Cheddar cheese: 150 g
5
Wash the potatoes, peel them, and grate them on a coarse grater.
- Potato: 2 pieces
6
Crack eggs into the grated potatoes and mix.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
7
Add 3 tablespoons of chopped onion, cheese, and bacon to the bowl with potatoes and mix well.
- Onion: 60 g
- Cheddar cheese: 150 g
- Bacon: 100 g
8
Add salt and pepper. Finally, add the breadcrumbs (they can be omitted) and mix.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Breadcrumbs: 3 tablespoons
9
Grease the cupcake baking mold well with vegetable oil. Fill each cell halfway with potato mixture. Do not fill the mold completely, as this will significantly increase the cooking time.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
10
Place the mold in the preheated oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Serve the bites hot. A total of 12 pieces are made.