Description
Twice Baked Potato Bites are a bite-sized version of the classic comfort food, featuring creamy, cheesy potato filling baked in crispy potato skins. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 12 small baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss baby potatoes with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then slice off the top third of each potato and scoop out the centers into a bowl, leaving a thin shell.
- Mash the scooped-out potato with sour cream, milk, butter, cheese, green onions, and crumbled bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato shells, mounding slightly.
- Return filled potatoes to the baking sheet and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden and heated through.
- Garnish with extra cheese or green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Make ahead and reheat just before serving.
- Use different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg