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Kilkenny’s Copycat: Shamrock Spuds

October 1, 2015 by 918 Plate 15 Comments

Take a look at how adorable these potatoes are. They’re PURPLE! I had no idea. They looked like normal red potatoes on the outside, and then I cut them open and was pleasantly surprised by their rich color. I got them from my trusty potato people at the farmers market.

This easy spud appetizer will be a sure crowd-pleaser and remind you of Kilkenny’s Irish Pub in Tulsa, OK!
This recipe is a copycat from one of our favorite spots, Kilkenny’s Irish Pub. Whenever we have friends with us, Justin always likes to order Shamrock Spuds to “treat” everyone. Basically, he thinks they’re the greatest. They are baby potatoes topped with an Irish rasher of bacon and white cheddar cheese. It is also served with sour cream on the side, which Justin especially loves. He’s not a sour cream fan, and this way, it doesn’t ruin any of the potatoes!

This easy spud appetizer will be a sure crowd-pleaser and remind you of Kilkenny’s Irish Pub in Tulsa, OK!
I learned during my time in the UK that “bacon” has a very different meaning than it does in the US. The first time I saw bacon in the UK, I thought, “So…it’s ham?” The maple-y goodness is really hard to come by in those parts. Ironically, the British version is really hard to come by around here! Thick cut Canadian bacon was the closest I found, and it actually served its purpose quite well. The whole thing went off without a hitch, and was pretty spot-on with its counterpart at Kilk’s. (But they do not have cute purple potatoes.)

This easy spud appetizer will be a sure crowd-pleaser and remind you of Kilkenny’s Irish Pub in Tulsa, OK!
It’s always fun when you can recreate some of your favorites at home, especially for those who leave the area and don’t have access to Kilk’s all the time like we do!

Do you have any favorite “copycat” recipes?

xx Hillary

This easy spud appetizer will be a sure crowd-pleaser and remind you of Kilkenny’s Irish Pub in Tulsa, OK!
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Shamrock Spuds

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Author 918 Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. tiny local purple potatoes
  • 2 t. coconut oil
  • White cheddar cheese grated
  • Canadian bacon
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Cut potatoes lengthwise.
  2. Toss potatoes in coconut oil.
  3. Roast on 400 for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. Serve potatoes on a platter with white cheddar cheese and diced Canadian bacon. A side of sour cream is handy for dipping!
  5. EnJOY!

This easy spud appetizer will be a sure crowd-pleaser and remind you of Kilkenny’s Irish Pub in Tulsa, OK!

This post has been linked up on Try A Bite Tuesday!

This easy spud appetizer will be a sure crowd-pleaser and remind you of Kilkenny’s Irish Pub in Tulsa, OK!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Gluten Free, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, food, potatoes, recipe, spud, tulsa

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Comments

  1. mama says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:36 am

    The boys just went to a farm on a school field trip and came home with zillions of new potatoes! We’ll try this, looks easy and tasty.

    Reply
  2. Sammi W says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    I have never seen Potatoes that colour! Isnt nature amazing. The dish looks so delicious 🙂

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      October 2, 2015 at 11:24 am

      Indeed, so cool!

      Reply
  3. Derek says

    October 2, 2015 at 11:18 am

    5 stars
    The color on these potatoes is really amazing! They almost look like sausage at first. Great recipe and thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      October 2, 2015 at 11:24 am

      Nagi also thought they were sausages!! I promise they really look like that!!

      Reply
  4. Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    These look awesome…love the color!

    Reply
  5. Mary @ StrawmarySmith says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    Hillary, these potatoes really DO look like sausages! But they look so delicious! I LOVE copycat recipes 🙂

    Mary

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      October 3, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      Isn’t that so strange?!!? They truly are purple in real life… no lie!

      Reply
  6. Deepika@EasyBabyMeals says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    The recipe is very interesting and yes at a very first glance they do look like sausages. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Debra @ Bowl Me over says

    October 2, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    Ok….since I can’t do the road trip, I’m definitely giving this a try! 😀 Looks delish and love those beautiful tatters! Thanks for linking up at #TryaBiteTuesday – hope to see you back next week!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      October 3, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks for the visit, Debra! Love #TryABiteTuesday 🙂

      Reply
  8. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

    October 3, 2015 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    Everything tastes better with bacon! lol. This looks so delicious and those lovely potatoes are a real treat. I’m definitely going to try this dish. We’re watching movies tonight – a great snack!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      October 3, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      Perfect! I just bought some more potatoes today since the hubs likes it so much!
      I hope you enJOY them!

      Reply
  9. Mark says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:24 am

    Good combination of ingredients. Potatoes are so flexible as to what you can cook with them. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  10. Whitney says

    October 6, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Potatoes and cheese – two of my favorite things! Aren’t purple potatoes gorgeous?!

    Reply

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