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Mini Loaded Baked Potato Bites

Mini Loaded Baked Potato Bites

Mini Loaded Baked Potato Bites are delicious appetizers stuffed with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bites
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • medium bowl
  • small baking scoop

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 2 pounds small red or yellow potatoes about 12 potatoes 2" in size
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ⅔ cup shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup finely crumbled bacon
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives or scallions
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • 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. Place potatoes in a pan/dish, cover, and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking and preheat oven to 400° F. Bake potatoes, covered, for 15 minutes. Then remove cover and bake until cheese is melty and potatoes are thoroughly warmed, another 10 minutes or so.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword Appetizer, baked potato, comfort food, Loaded Potatoes, Mini Bites, Party Food
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