These Fontina and Herb Stuffed Mini Potatoes are a delightful addition to your holiday spread. Perfect for Christmas Eve appetizers, they combine creamy Fontina cheese with fresh herbs for a flavorful bite-sized treat.
This recipe is simple to follow and makes an impressive presentation, making it an ideal choice for your Christmas Eve appetizers recipe.
Delicious Stuffed Mini Potatoes for the Holidays
This dish features tender mini potatoes hollowed out and filled with a rich mixture of Fontina cheese, herbs, and seasonings. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4-6 people.
Ingredients
- 12 mini potatoes
- 1 cup Fontina cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the mini potatoes and pierce each one with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the grated Fontina cheese, cream cheese, parsley, chives, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut a small slit in the top of each potato and carefully scoop out a bit of the flesh to create space for the filling. Fill each potato with the cheese mixture.
- Bake Again: Drizzle the stuffed potatoes with olive oil and return them to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm as a festive appetizer.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
