Mini Loaded Baked Potato Bites
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
12 (appetizer) or 6 (side dish)
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Calories
385 kcal
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
Mini Loaded Baked Potato Bites
Description
Mini Loaded Baked Potato Bites focus on bite-sized potatoes coated with olive oil and salt before roasting until fork tender. The potato tops are sliced off, and the centers are carefully scooped out to preserve the skins as holding shells. The scooped potato is mixed with melted butter, sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and minced chives, then seasoned with salt and pepper. This creamy and savory filling is packed back into the potato skins and baked again briefly to meld the flavors.
The roasting of whole small potatoes until tender ensures a creamy texture inside while the skins retain some firmness to hold the filling. Adding bacon and cheddar introduces savory, smoky, and sharp elements that complement the mild potatoes and sour cream. The chives add a fresh, mild onion note that brightens the taste and adds color.
This preparation suits serving as finger food for parties or as a side dish where guests or family members can enjoy individual portions. The recipe suggests covering the baking sheet with foil to streamline cleaning and provides a make-ahead option by preparing the potato bites in advance and baking them just before serving to achieve melted cheese and warmth throughout.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato about 12 potatoes 2" in size, small red or yellow
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ⅔ cup cheddar cheese medium or sharp, shredded
- ½ cup Bacon finely crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chives minced, or scallions
- salt to taste, Kosher
- black pepper to taste, Kosher
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Wash the potatoes and then dry them well. Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roll them around to coat. Sprinkle generously with salt (about 1.5 teaspoons, or to taste), rolling around to coat evenly.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes, or just until they are fork tender.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
- Slice ¼” off the top of each potato and scoop out the centers (a small baking scoop works great!). Place tops and centers into a medium bowl. Do your best to not rip or pierce the potato, so the potatoes can hold the filling.
- Add the melted butter and sour cream to the bowl with the potato centers. Stir until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Add the shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives to the bowl. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully fill each potato with filling, pressing the filling solidly into each cavity. You can simply add about 2 tablespoons of filling, which will leave you with filling left over. Or you can mound the filling on top and use it all up. (If you don't use it all, place it in a container in the fridge to heat up and eat later!)
- Bake the potatoes for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the potatoes are thoroughly warmed.
- Garnish with additional chives, flaky sea salt, and ground pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- Line the baking sheet with foil to simplify cleanup when roasting the potatoes.
- To make ahead, prepare through filling the potatoes and refrigerate, then bake covered at 400°F for 15 minutes before uncovering to melt cheese and heat through.
- Allow roasted potatoes to cool slightly before scooping to avoid breaking the skins, preserving their shape for filling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12(appetizer) or 6 (side dish)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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