Description
Loaded Mini Baked Potatoes are irresistible bite-sized delights that pack a punch of flavor. These golden, crispy potatoes are filled with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and topped with creamy sour cream and fresh chives. Perfect for game day or as an elegant appetizer, these mini wonders can be easily customized to suit any palate. Prepare to impress your guests with this crowd-pleasing treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 baby potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Poke each potato several times with a fork.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, cut each potato in half lengthwise, scoop out some flesh, and fill with cheese and bacon bits.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top with sour cream and chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (80g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg