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Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Potato

Cultural Context

Cream cheese and bacon stuffed potatoes are a beloved comfort food in South Africa, often enjoyed as a hearty side dish or a main meal. This dish showcases the country's love for potatoes and rich flavors, combining creamy, cheesy goodness with crispy bacon. Variations abound, with some adding different herbs or spices to personalize the filling, making it a versatile favorite in many households.

South AfricanZAmain
75 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium potatoes
8 oz cream cheese
6 slices bacon
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions (chives)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese maintains flavor with fewer calories

1

Cut each end of each potato.

2

Place the potatoes on baking paper.

3

Bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes until they look nice and brown.

4

Remove the inside of each potato to make the filling.

5

Chop up some chives and add them to the potato mix.

6

Add cream cheese to the potato mix.

7

Fry bacon until crispy, adding a little bit of water to help it crisp up.

8

Add the crispy bacon to the potato mix.

9

Season the mixture with salt and pepper.

10

Add grated cheese to the mixture and mix well.

11

Spoon the filling back into the potato jackets.

12

Top with additional grated cheese.

13

Broil in the oven for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Cooking Techniques

bakingmixingchopping

Equipment Needed

ovenmixing bowlskilletbaking sheetspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Stuffed PotatoBacon Cream Cheese Potato

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