Description
Potato lovers rejoice with these irresistible twice baked potato bites that pack rich, creamy flavor into bite-sized perfection. Crispy edges, smooth filling, and golden-brown toppings make these little morsels ideal for game days, parties, or cozy gatherings you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 15 small baby potatoes (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Toppings and Fillings:
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (60 g) cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup (60 g) green onions or chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Garnish:
- Extra shredded cheese
- Crumbled bacon
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Potato Preparation transforms whole baby potatoes into crispy vessels for a delectable filling. Thoroughly cleanse potatoes and pat dry. Massage with fragrant olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast potatoes in a preheated 400F oven until they develop a tender interior and slightly crisp exterior, approximately 20-25 minutes. Allow potatoes to cool enough for comfortable handling.
- Slice each potato precisely in half, creating two equal halves. Carefully excavate the interior using a small spoon, preserving a thin potato shell that maintains structural integrity.
- Combine extracted potato flesh with rich sour cream, sharp cheddar, crispy crumbled bacon, finely chopped green onions, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mash ingredients until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Meticulously refill each potato shell with the luxurious mixture, ensuring an even distribution. Optional: Sprinkle additional shredded cheese across the tops for enhanced decadence.
- Return filled potato bites to the oven, allowing them to transform for 10-15 minutes. Watch for golden-brown edges and fully melted cheese as indicators of completion.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with extra bacon crumbles, delicate green onion slices, and a generous dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately while hot and enticing.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose uniformly sized baby potatoes for consistent cooking and an appealing presentation that ensures each bite looks perfect.
- Customize Filling Flexibility: Swap bacon with turkey bacon, tempeh, or omit for vegetarian options while maintaining rich, creamy flavors.
- Pre-Preparation Magic: These potato bites can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated, then baked just before serving, making them ideal for busy hosts.
- Texture Optimization: Allow potatoes to cool slightly before scooping to prevent burning fingers and achieve cleaner, more precise potato shells.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg