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Loaded Baked Potato Bites

Loaded baked potato bites roast cut-side down until fork-tender and browned, then get topped with sharp cheddar and crisp bacon. Green onions and sour cream finish these easy, savory appetizer bites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting time 2 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the potatoes
  • 1.5 lb baby gold potatoes halved lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the topping
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp green onions thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 skillet

Method
 

Roast the potatoes
  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Arrange the potatoes cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until fork-tender and browned underneath.
Prepare the topping
  1. While the potatoes roast, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning as needed, until crisp.
  2. Drain the bacon on paper towels.
  3. Crumble the bacon.
Finish the bites
  1. Turn the potatoes cut-side up.
  2. Top the potatoes with the cheddar and crumbled bacon.
  3. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  4. Let the bites rest for 2 minutes.
  5. Top the bites with the green onions and sour cream, then serve.

Notes

For browned bottoms, arrange the potatoes cut-side down and leave them undisturbed while roasting. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. Plain Greek yogurt can replace the sour cream.