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Loaded Potato Bites
Delicious and easy-to-make loaded potato bites, perfect as an appetizer for parties or game day. These crispy potato bites are loaded with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh green onions, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.
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Crispy Loaded Potato Bites
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
1h 5m
Cook Time
1h 25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
380
Calories
18g
Protein
25g
Carbs
24g
Fat
Potatoes Ready to be Topped
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Golden Smashed Potatoes
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).10m
Preview10mPreviewPreheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). - Cook the bacon slices until crispy, then crumble them into small pieces and set aside. Reserve a small amount for garnish if desired.15m
Preview15mPreviewCook the bacon slices until crispy, then crumble them into small pieces and set aside. Reserve a small amount for garnish if desired. - Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly. Depending on size, you can leave them whole or halve them. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.10m
Preview10mPreviewWash the baby potatoes thoroughly. Depending on size, you can leave them whole or halve them. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated. - Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.25m
Preview25mPreviewSpread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. - Remove the potatoes from the oven. Using a potato masher, the bottom of a glass, or a fork, gently smash each potato until flattened but still intact.5m
Preview5mPreviewRemove the potatoes from the oven. Using a potato masher, the bottom of a glass, or a fork, gently smash each potato until flattened but still intact. - Drizzle the smashed potatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and return to the oven. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.20m
Preview20mPreviewDrizzle the smashed potatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and return to the oven. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy. - Remove from the oven and immediately top each potato bite with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.5mPreview5mPreviewRemove from the oven and immediately top each potato bite with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Transfer the loaded potato bites to a serving platter. Garnish each with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh green onions.2m
Preview2mPreviewTransfer the loaded potato bites to a serving platter. Garnish each with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh green onions.
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