Irish Cheddar Potato Bites

Ingredients

• 12 small organic red or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 pounds)
• 1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated Kerrygold Kilaree Cheddar, divided
• 3/4 cup (about 4 ounces) finely chopped ham
• 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Kerrygold Unsalted Pure Irish Butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.  Arrange potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet or in a muffin tin and bake, flipping halfway through, until just tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
3.  Carefully halve potatoes, arrange on baking sheet; cool briefly for handling.
4. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the middle of each potato half, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges and bottom.
5.  Transfer potato flesh to a large bowl and mash roughly with a fork.
6. Add 2/3 cup cheddar, and the ham, yogurt, butter, salt, pepper and onions.
7. Stir well.
8. Scoop some of the potato mixture into each potato half.
9.  Scatter remaining 1/3 cup cheddar over the tops.
10. Bake until golden brown and hot throughout, about 15 minutes more.