Description
Twice Baked Potato Bites are a scrumptious twist on the classic twice-baked potato, delivering creamy, cheesy goodness in a bite-sized format. These little delights combine fluffy russet potatoes with sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and fresh chives, making them perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. Each savory morsel bursts with flavor, ensuring your guests will keep coming back for more. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, these bites are bound to become your new favorite appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small Russet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry potatoes; poke holes with a fork.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly before cutting in half and scooping out the flesh into a bowl.
- Mix potato flesh with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, olive oil, chives, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins; top with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potato bites (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg