1 pound small Florida gold potatoes
1 Florida egg, hard-boiled
1 rib Florida celery, diced fine (small amount reserved for garnish)
2 mini Florida sweet peppers, diced fine (small amount reserved for garnish)
2-3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled, reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease (small amount reserved for garnish)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-2 tablespoons mustard (start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Fill large pot with water and bring to a boil, add 1 tablespoon salt, and boil potatoes until fork-tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove, drain and cool enough to handle. Slice a very small amount off one end of the potato, creating a stable surface. Using the small end of a melon baller, scoop out approximately ¾ of the potato, making sure to leave enough of the potato intact in order to fill back up. In a small bowl combine the scooped-out potato, cooked egg yolk, reserved bacon grease, and mash until you reach a smooth consistency. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, chopped egg whites, celery and sweet peppers. Season with salt and pepper, taste and adjust if needed. To fill potatoes, use a pastry bag or small spoon. Garnish with remaining peppers, celery and crumbled bacon.
Fresh tip: use other toppings for different flavors, such as chopped olives or pickled vegetables
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