I am happy to announce I am a competitor in this year's Saucy Mama 2013 SLICED Recipe Contest!!!
Saucy Mama is gearing up for National Mustard Day early this year by searching for food bloggers' most imaginative uses of mustard.
I was selected as one of 25 food bloggers to participate in Saucy Mama’s 2013 SLICED Recipe Contest. What an honor.
The contest consists of three rounds, appetizer, dinner and dessert. Each round has its own secret ingredient.
The secret ingredient for Round 1 - The Appetizer is...*drumroll*
BACON!
Paired with the Saucy Mama Creamy Garlic Mustard, I came up with Pesto Potato Skins and a sourcream and mustard dip on the side.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Ingredients:
6 russet potatoes
1 lb. of bacon
2 cups homemade bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves of garlic – chopped
4 oz. Queso Blanco cheese or cheddar– shredded for topping
Olive oil
For the Pesto:
2 bunches of fresh basil – about 3-4 cups -remove stems
1 medium jalapeño – with seeds
4 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons of Saucy Mama Creamy Garlic Mustard
Zest of 1 orange
2 tablespoons of orange marmalade
2 tablespoons of sliced sun dried tomatoes
¾ tsp. salt
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
Drizzles of olive oil
For the Sour Cream Topping:
1 cup of sour cream
3 tablespoons of Saucy Mama Creamy Garlic Mustard
Preheat Oven 400 degrees:
Wash potatoes and place in a baking pan whole.
Bake until the skin springs back a little and they are tender. Approximately 50-60 minutes.
Place bacon on a pan to bake. Cook time about 15 – 17 minutes.
Let the potatoes cool while preparing the pesto.
Place all of the ingredients for the pesto in a food processor. While processing the ingredients drizzle a little olive oil in the food processor while it is processing the pesto; about 3 tablespoons or so.
When the potatoes are cool enough carefully slice them in half and scoop out the insides. Set the scooped potato aside for another recipe.
When the bacon is cooked set aside the bacon in paper towels to crisp and absorb the grease.
Remove some of the bacon drippings and set aside; leave a bit of the bacon drippings in the pan for the potatoes.
Rub the skins with the bacon drippings and place the potatoes face down in the pan with the remaining drippings.
Place back in the oven to get a golden edge on the inside of the potato and a gentle crispness on the skin. Cook time about 10-12 minutes.
While the potato skins crisp. Heat a large frying pan with a tablespoon of the bacon drippings and a tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the two chopped cloves of garlic and sauté until slightly fragrant. Add the bread crumbs to get a golden color and crumble the bacon into the breadcrumbs, setting aside enough bacon to sprinkle on the top of the potato skins; about ½ to ¾ cup or so and finally add the grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumbs; remove from heat and set aside.
Let the skins cool a bit and then fill with the pesto. Top with the breadcrumbs, bacon and the shredded cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
Place back in the oven for about 10-12 minutes.
Combine the sour cream and the mustard and serve with the potato skins as a topping.
**I received this product for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Silvia Brisigotti says
Wow, good luck for the contest!!
This potatoes are very promising!!
Wonderful!!
Unfortunately in Italy it's not easy to find this particular mustardand sauces!!
Kisses!!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Living in Australia I've never heard of that mustard but it sounds yummy. Your potato skins are very clever!
Anonymous says
Hubby would love your Pesto Potato Skins with Saucy Mama (reviewed and loved their products by the way!) Garlic Mustard and Bacon! The mayo dip looks delish too. Who is judging? Do readers get to vote??
Good luck and yum! 🙂
Leslie
Leslie Loves Veggies
(And Saucy Mama Garlic Mustard "'aint" to shabby either" :))
Sandee says
Yummy, yummy and more yummy. Love these.
Have a terrific day Catherine. Big hugs from sunny California. ☺
Jill says
Oh Catherine! I am so happy and excited for you and so proud of you!! These look great. Good luck, my friend!
David says
Catherine, These potato skins sound great! They're a nice twist on the usual versions...and the dipping sauce adds even more interest. Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Medeja says
I can imagine how good they taste!
Chatty Crone says
I have been trying to leave you a message all day - from BLoglovin - I thought I'd start it - but it has been a challenge for me. Would love to be in your giveaway! sandie
Mr. & Mrs. P says
We love potato skins!! But with pesto!! Get out of here!!! Looks delicious
Dining Alone says
wow, congrats!! I have never heard of this brand of mustard and I LOVE mustard. Good luck!
Rose says
How exciting, congrats! Sour cream and mustard, love it. What a unique take on a classic recipe. Best of luck!
Rosita Vargas says
Absolutamente delicioso y hermoso su aperitivo me encanta,abrazos.
Guru Uru says
Congratulations my friend 😀
And this looks super delish!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kim G. says
I love this kind of little stuffed potatos skin, it is sooo good!
kitchen flavours says
Pesto Potato Skins looks so good! I have never seen Saucy Mama sauce around here, maybe did not notice them before!
Good luck to you, sure hope you win!
Chiara Giglio says
These potato skins sound tasty and delicious Catherine! Have a nice day, blessings....
~Lexibule~ says
Quelle délicieuse idée:) Bon mardi!!xxx
Tanya Walton says
Hi Catherine, it's been so long and I just want to thank you for always stopping by my blog and saying 'Hi' even when I haven't been about. I have just been cathing up on your post. I especially love the easy sherbet and think I will give it a try with some different frozen fruits too as I still have plums left from last year and this is such a quick and easy dessert to whip up for the kids. Also loved the chick pea dip and the fritters!!
Promise not to make it so long next time. Blessing to you dear friend. xx
Kathy says
Congratulations, Catherine! Good luck with the contest! These look and sound fantastic! I think they are already a winner!
claudia lamascolo says
Congratulationyou deserve to win your the best