Mini Baked Potatoes with Mascarpone and Prosciutto Bits

Name: Mini Baked Potatoes with Mascarpone and Prosciutto Bits
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps prosciutto bits; 2 Tbsps chopped chives; 5 servings Coarse salt; 118 milliliters mascarpone or creme fraiche; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 113 grams prosciutto (Have the butcher grind it or chop it finely yourself. If finely chopping yourself, partially freeze it first.); 10 smalls Yukon gold potatoes

Mini Baked Potatoes with Mascarpone and Prosciutto Bits might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free recipe serves 5. One serving contains 398 calories, 13g of protein, and 20g of fat. A mixture of chives, coarse salt, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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Wash and dry the potatoes.

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Potato

Spread a 1/4-inch bed of salt in a baking dish and top with the potatoes. Prick the top of the potatoes.

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Potato

Spread

Salt

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Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked throughout.

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Potato

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Meanwhile, make the prosciutto bits.

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Prosciutto

Place a small saute pan over medium-high heat.

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Frying Pan

Place prosciutto in heated pan.

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Prosciutto

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Drizzle bits with olive oil, and cook, stirring. The prosciutto will give off steam for about 5 minutes while it releases its moisture. When the hiss of steam turns to a sizzle, turn the heat down to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the prosciutto bits are crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes.

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Prosciutto

Olive Oil

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bits to several thicknesses of paper towel to drain. The bits will crisp even more as they cool. (Use immediately or freeze the bits for up to 6 months and warm in a skillet as needed.)

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Remove the potatoes from the oven.

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Potato

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Cut an x in the top of each potato, and push in the sides to split open. Divide the prosciutto bits, mascarpone or creme fraiche, and chives among the potatoes and serve immediately.

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Creme Fraiche