Ingredients

1 tablespoon soft butter
1 lb waxy potato
1 onion , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
1 bay leaf
7 ounces lardons or 7 ounces cubes smoked bacon
4 ounces dry white wine
8 ounces reblochon cheese , cubed
Cheese and Potato Nests are mini snacks that are easy to pop into your mouth and enjoy. They are made by forming small cups out of thinly sliced potatoes and then filling them with crispy bacon and reblochon cheese. These Cheese and Potato Nests are perfect for entertaining guests or for packing in a lunchbox.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with the soft butter.
2.Thinly slice the potatoes and place them in a bowl of cold water to prevent them from browning.
3.In a pan, cook the lardons or bacon cubes until crispy.
4.Remove the lardons or bacon from the pan and set aside. Pour off any excess fat.
5.In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, and bay leaf until soft and translucent.
6.Remove the bay leaf and add the white wine to the pan, then cook for 2-3 minutes.
7.Drain the sliced potatoes and pat them dry.
8.Layer the potato slices in the muffin cups, forming cups with the potato slices.
9.Add the cooked lardons or bacon to each cup.
10.Top each cup with cubes of reblochon cheese.
11.Cover the muffin tin with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes.
12.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are cooked through.
13.Allow to cool for a few minutes, then remove the potato nests from the muffin tin with a butter knife.

PROS

These Cheese and Potato Nests are delicious, bite-sized snacks that are perfect for parties or lunchboxes.

They are easy to make and can be prepared in advance.

CONS

Cheese and Potato Nests are high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a good source of vitamins and fiber.
Reblochon cheese is high in calcium and protein.

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