Mini Loaded Baked Potato Bites
Stuffed with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and bacon, these Mini Loaded Baked Potato Bites make a fun party appetizer or side dish.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- medium bowl
- small baking scoop
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 pounds small red or yellow potatoes about 12 potatoes 2" in size
Seasoning and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 0.67 cup shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup finely crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons minced chives or scallions
- kosher salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation and Cooking
- 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, 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. Place tops and centers into a medium bowl.
- 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.
- 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
For easiest clean-up, cover rimmed baking sheet with foil before starting. To make ahead: Prepare potatoes through Step 8 and refrigerate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bitesCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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