Shredded Potato Baskets With Cheese And Bacon 5fix Recipes

POTATO, BACON AND CHEDDAR MACAROONS #5FIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spray a large, rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
• Form 2" balls from the mixture and place them on the prepared pan.
• Bake them for 40 minutes, or until well browned.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO PATTIES WITH BACON #5FIX

Steps:

• Mix potatoes, cheese, bacon, onions and cream cheese until well blended. Form into patties. Fry in skillet until golden brown, butter or oil may be used to prevent sticking. Season to taste.

MINI POTATO BASKETS, SMOKED SALMON & TOASTED CAPERS #5FIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a large bowl, mix potatoes with 4 tablespoons of the olive oil.
• Spoon the mixture evenly into a 24-muffin mini-muffin tin. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the molds.
• Bake the potato baskets until golden and crisp, about 15-20 minutes. Remove pan to cooling rack.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the capers and sauté until lightly browned and toasted. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Spoon cream cheese evenly into barely warm baskets before removing baskets from muffin tin. Place baskets on serving platter and top with salmon and toasted capers.
• Makes 24. Serves 8-12.