Potato Piglets
Bring a playful twist to your dinner table with these charming Potato Piglets! Perfectly baked and lovingly stuffed, these adorable creations combine creamy mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty green onions for a flavor-packed bite. Their unique design, complete with carrot-crafted ears and snouts and olive eyes, makes them an irresistible centerpiece for kids' parties, holiday meals, or any festive gathering. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these twice-baked stuffed potatoes are brushed with a golden egg wash, creating a delightful crunch on their piglet-shaped surface. Whimsical yet satisfying, these Potato Piglets are sure to spark smiles and appetites alike while showcasing your creative flair in the kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Medium-sized potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 strips Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 pieces Black olives
- 1 small piece Carrot
- 1 piece Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Prick each potato a few times with a fork and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut off the top third of each potato. Scoop out the inside flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a sturdy shell.
In the mixing bowl with the potato flesh, add butter, milk, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mash everything together until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells, slightly overfilling them to resemble 'piglet' bodies.
To make piglet ears, cut small triangles from the carrot. For the snouts, slice small circles from the carrot. For the eyes, slice black olives into small circular pieces. Attach these to the potatoes to form a piglet face (use a toothpick or press gently to secure).
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash lightly over the piglet faces to give them a golden sheen.
Return the piglets to the oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
Serve your Potato Piglets warm, and enjoy the charm and deliciousness of these creative stuffed potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.4 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.6 g | 253% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 445 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 4147 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.8 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 68.1 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1062 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 5296 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
