Description
Loaded Mini Baked Potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish featuring tender baby potatoes roasted to perfection, then topped with creamy sour cream, crispy bacon bits, and fresh chives. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup bacon bits (or use 2 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the potatoes.
- Prepare potatoes: Add the baby potatoes to a mixing bowl, pour in the olive oil, and toss well to coat each potato evenly with the oil.
- Season potatoes: Spread the oiled potatoes on a baking sheet, sprinkle with kosher salt, and mix around to ensure even coating.
- Bake potatoes: Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender and cooked through. Shake the baking pan halfway through baking to help the potatoes brown evenly.
- Cook bacon (if needed): If not using pre-made bacon bits, cook 2 slices of bacon on the stovetop until crispy, then chop finely and set aside.
- Cool and top: Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Using a paring knife, cut a small wedge out of each potato. Fill the hollow with a dollop of sour cream and top with bacon bits and chopped chives.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey bacon bits or vegetarian bacon alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little black pepper or paprika on the potatoes before baking.
- Make sure not to cut the potatoes in half; just a small wedge is needed to hold the toppings.
- These mini loaded potatoes can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mini baked potatoes, loaded potatoes, baby potatoes recipe, appetizer, side dish, sour cream, bacon bits, chives
