SMOKED GOUDA & BACON POTATOES

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A hearty, special appetizer you'll need to eat with a fork! Creme fraiche gives these bites a decadent flavor. -Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 2-1/2 dozen (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 whole garlic bulbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
15 small red potatoes, halved
15 bacon strips
2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cups creme fraiche or sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° until softened, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer just until tender, 8-10 minutes. Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Preheat oven to 375°. Place a tablespoonful of cheese on the cut side of a potato half. Wrap with a half-strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat. Sprinkle appetizers with pepper. Bake until bacon is crisp, 10-15 minutes., For sauce, squeeze softened garlic into a food processor. Add creme fraiche and cilantro; cover and process until blended. Serve with potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Zunairzubair Zunairzubair
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These potatoes are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, bacon-y, and so satisfying. I love to make them on a cold winter day.


Rehman Ullah
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook potatoes and this recipe was a winner! The potatoes were so flavorful and the bacon and Gouda added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making these potatoes again.


jay Marshall
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These potatoes are so easy to make and they're always a hit at potlucks. I love the combination of Gouda, bacon, and potatoes.


Matthew Bryce
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I made these potatoes for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the Gouda and the crispy bacon.


Alexa Edmonds
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These potatoes are the perfect side dish for a holiday meal. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Yeasin Arafat
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu bacon in this recipe. The potatoes were still delicious! The tofu bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Jabik Lamsal
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I made these potatoes in my air fryer and they turned out perfectly! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The Gouda and bacon added a delicious flavor.


Abdulah Butt
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I used red potatoes for this recipe and they turned out great! The red potatoes held their shape well and had a nice crispy texture.


Andzani Shine Manyisa
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I added some chopped green onions to the potatoes before baking them. They added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Axon Hillock Interactive
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I'm not a fan of bacon, so I omitted it from the recipe. The potatoes were still delicious! The Gouda added a nice smoky flavor.


ogungbade olalekan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook potatoes and this recipe was a winner! The potatoes were so flavorful and the bacon and Gouda added a nice touch.


Ritin Patel
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I made these potatoes for my family and they loved them! My husband said they were the best potatoes he's ever had.


Nojrul Hussain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the potatoes turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The Gouda and bacon added a delicious flavor.


Jimmie Dixon
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These potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mr Schematic
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I'm not a huge fan of Gouda cheese, but I loved these potatoes! The smokiness of the cheese really balanced out the flavor of the bacon and potatoes.


Fatima Rasool
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I made these potatoes for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


Jolal Ahmed
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These potatoes were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the smoky flavor of the Gouda and the crispy bacon. I'll definitely be making them again.