Mini Baked Potatoes
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4.7
Mini Baked Potatoes
Description
The Mini Baked Potatoes recipe uses baby or new potatoes tossed in olive oil and salt, then roasted at 375°F until tender and lightly browned. This method crisps the skin while preserving a soft interior. Once baked and slightly cooled, the potatoes are topped with sour cream and chopped chives, adding a tangy and fresh element that complements the earthy potato flavor.
The simple seasoning and quick roasting emphasize the potatoes' natural sweetness and texture. Serving them with a chilled dollop of sour cream contrasts the warm potato nicely, while chives add a mild oniony freshness.
To ensure even cooking, potatoes should be laid in a single layer and preferably uniform in size. The recipe highlights the importance of cooling the potatoes slightly before filling to prevent the sour cream from melting. Variations can include tossing the potatoes with seasoning blends like Mock Chicken Seasoning or Parmesan cheese before roasting for extra flavor. Leftover baked potatoes can be repurposed into mashed potatoes with added herbs in sour cream.
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato baby or new, 450g
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream 125g
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F / 190C.
- Add the potatoes to a bowl, drizzle with the oil and toss to coat.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the salt.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through. Jiggle them around halfway
- through so they brown evenly.
- Cut a small wedge out of each potato, fill with a little sour cream and top with chives.
Notes
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet to avoid steaming and ensure crisping.
- Choose potatoes of similar size for even cooking; test doneness early if your oven runs hot.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly before adding sour cream to keep it from melting into liquid.
- Using yellow or purple baby potatoes adds visual interest and variety.
- For extra flavor, toss potatoes with seasonings like Mock Chicken Seasoning or grated Parmesan before roasting.
- Leftovers can be mashed with fresh herbs mixed into sour cream for a flavorful side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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