Bite-Size Twice-Baked Potatoes with Shrimp
Bite-Size Twice-Baked Potatoes with Shrimp pair creamy, buttery potato centers with mascarpone and Cheddar for a rich, velvety bite. Crisp bacon and green onions add savory depth, while Creole-seasoned shrimp give a gentle heat and briny finish. Serve these elegant, crowd-pleasing morsels as a party appetizer or a festive starter for dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook51 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). If using a countertop induction oven, preheat on the "Combo 3" setting.
- 2
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and crumble it into small pieces.
- 3
Toss the potatoes with vegetable oil to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet.
- 4
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes in the conventional oven and 20 minutes in the countertop induction oven. Let the potatoes cool until easy to handle, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Slice off the top 1/4 of each potato lengthwise. Scoop the flesh into a bowl with a melon baller or small spoon, leaving about 1/8 inch of flesh on the skin.
- 6
Mash the melted butter and mascarpone cheese into the potato flesh in the bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until fluffy, about 30 seconds. Stir in the bacon, green onions, and Cheddar cheese. Fill the potato skins with the potato mixture and return them to the baking sheet.
- 7
Bake the filled potatoes in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Turn on the oven broiler; broil the potatoes until the cheese is bubbly and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- 8
Season the shrimp with Creole seasoning and transfer to a grill pan.
- 9
Grill the shrimp over high heat until opaque, about 3 minutes. If using a countertop induction oven, cook the shrimp on the "Grill setting" until opaque, about 3 minutes. Top each potato with 1 shrimp.
- Calories 298.85 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.12 g Good Source
- Carbs 24.23 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.26 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.68 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 96.93 mg High
- Sodium 175.72 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.18 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.77 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 100.49 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source
- Potassium 649.74 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 20.64 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bite Size Twice Baked Potatoes with Shrimp is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 16 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Bacon, Butter, and Creole Seasoning. Each serving provides about 298.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bite-Size Twice-Baked Potatoes with Shrimp?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Bite-Size Twice-Baked Potatoes with Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Bacon, Butter, Creole Seasoning, Green Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bite-Size Twice-Baked Potatoes with Shrimp?
- About 1 hr 16 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 51 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 298.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bite-Size Twice-Baked Potatoes with Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
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