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Volcano Potatoes Recipe

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This smoked volcano potatoes recipe is the perfect smoked appetizer. Excellent for your upcoming Super Bowl party, tailgate party, or other occasion, this volcano potatoes recipe is a winner.

Kate S.

Kate S.

Full time gardener, wife,  mom of three, animal momma, recipe devloper, and smoker aficionado!

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YOUR GUIDE

Wrapped in crispy peppered bacon, stuffed with a rich cheese mixture and topped with a drizzle of sour cream and chives, volcano potatoes will please any potato lover in your life!

Why Smoked Volcano Potatoes ROCK! 

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– choose your potatoes based on the size you want your finished product to be – use toothpicks to secure the bacon around the potatoes – freeze any leftover filling for delicious loaded mashed potatoes later on

Tips + Tricks

– be careful not to carve too much potato out when forming the potato cups or it wont stand up to the filling and wrapping – cook your volcano potatoes over indirect heat if possible to avoid burning the bottoms

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TUTORIAL

Best Volcano Potatoes Recipe  101

Best Volcano Potatoes Recipe  101

Step 1. Preheat your traeger or other pellet grill to 400°F (204°C).

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Step 2. Prep Potatoes

Wash potatoes, poke with a fork, wrap with foil, and cook for 45-50 minutes or until an internal temperature of around 210°F has been reached. 

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While the potatoes are cooking, combine all filling ingredients. including cream cheese, sour cream, grated cheese, diced chives, diced jalapeños (optional), and your favorite barbecue rub (I used Traeger Veggie Rub.) Mix until well incorporated.

Step 3. Prep Filling

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Wrap each potato with two slices of bacon, using toothpicks to secure the bacon. Fill the bacon wrapped potatoes to the top with the cream cheese filling.

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Step 4 Assemble + Fill

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ADVICE

Save on precious pellets and cook the potatoes in the oven before wrapping and stuffing- they will still soak up the smokey flavors during the final part of the cook

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Step 5. Wrap

Place the prepared volcano potatoes on your Traeger, Pitboss, or other grill and smoke for another 30 minutes. Mixture may be bubbly and spilling out. 

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Step 5. Garnish

Top with a sprinkle of cheese and a dollop of sour cream, cook for 4-5 more minutes. Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm alongside your favorite smoked entree.

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WELL DONE!

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ENJOY

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Wrapped in crispy peppered bacon, stuffed with a rich cheese mixture and topped with a drizzle of sour cream and chives, volcano potatoes will please any potato lover in your life! Spice them up with jalapenos or keep them mild for your crew- this smoked potato recipe is flexible!

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