Poutine Potato Poppers

Ingredients:

• 1 package yellow baby potatoes

• 1 package cheese curds

• 2 tbs bacon bits

• 2 tbs minced chives

• For gravy:

  • 1 tbs butter

  • 1 tbs flour

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 tsp cider vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil.

• Add the potatoes and simmer for 25 minutes, until tender.

• Drain; set potatoes aside to cool.

• White the potatoes are simmering, make the gravy by combining butter and flour in a medium saucepan.

• Heat over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

• Add broth, cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, stirring often.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut the top off of each one and place on a rimmed baking sheet.  (It helps to find the natural "bottom" first so the potatoes don't roll!) 

• With a small spoon, scoop out most of the potato, leaving an even wall of potato.

• Stuff each potato with cheese curds. You may need to break curds to fit.

• Carefully pour 1-2 tsp. of gravy into each potato. The gravy should fill in the empty spaces.

• Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

• Top each potato with bacon bits and minced chives.

Notes:

• Servings = 20-25 bites

• Prep time = 30 minutes

• Cook time = 10 minutes

• Original Recipe:

  • https://www.lemontreedwelling.com/poutine-potato-poppers/