Description
Crispy, golden mini baked potatoes elevate classic comfort food with irresistible charm. Perfectly seasoned and bite-sized, these potatoes deliver maximum flavor in a delightful package you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs (700 g) baby potatoes (red or Yukon gold)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup crumbled bacon
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 400F (200C), ensuring an even and hot cooking environment.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Thoroughly rinse the baby potatoes under cool water, then pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, coat the potatoes with a blend of olive oil and seasonings, massaging the herbs and spices evenly across the surface.
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow proper heat circulation.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking for tenderness by piercing with a fork.
- Remove the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly, reducing their temperature for handling.
- Carefully create a small incision on the top of each potato, gently pressing to create a slight opening.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese completely.
- Finish by topping with dollops of sour cream, crispy bacon bits, and finely chopped green onions.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a vibrant touch and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Prep potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking and crispy exteriors.
- Choose small, uniform baby potatoes for consistent roasting and attractive presentation.
- Experiment with different seasonings like rosemary, thyme, or smoked paprika for unique flavor profiles.
- Make these gluten-free and vegetarian by omitting bacon and using plant-based cheese and sour cream alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg