Mini Twice Baked Potatoes

These Mini Twice Baked Potatoes are loaded with bacon and served with sour cream and fresh chives. Say hello to your new favourite finger food!

And when I say ‘say hello’ what I really mean is say goodbye… To your diet. These are so delicious and beyond addictive, so prepare not to share 😁

Look, you may not want to share these, but in reality they do make the perfect sharing appetizer. 

Whether it’s as a game day snack, a dinner party sharing starter OR just as an appetizer for a gathering, these mini loaded potatoes are perfect.

Before we get into what these beauties are loaded with, let’s see quickly how they’re made.

How to make Mini Twice Baked Potatoes

1. Place baby potatoes on an oven tray, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle over a good pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Roast in the oven until golden, crispy and fork tender.
3. Slice in half, scoop out most of the centre and mash with your loaded ingredients. Pop back in the skins and grill.

It really is that easy!

So, let’s talk filling…

Twice baked potato ingredients

• Cream
• Butter
• Cheese
• Bacon
• Garlic Powder

I know, healthy right? 😂

In my humble opinion you really can’t beat those 5 ingredients. However, if you wanted to switch things up you could consider subbing cream cheese, smoked paprika, jalapeno or onion powder. 

Sour Cream

A lot of similar recipes add sour cream, and that I do agree with. However, most recipes use it IN the loaded potatoes. For me I prefer heavy cream on the inside and sour cream drizzled over the top, you know, just because I like to take things too far. 

But for real, these deserve a dip and that dip deserves to be sour cream.

Other dips for Mini Twice Baked Potatoes

• Roasted Garlic Aioli
• Sriracha Mayo
• Sour Cream and Chive Dip
• Blue Cheese Dip

Can I make these using regular sized potatoes?

You absolutely can yes.

For this recipe I use 10 baby potatoes, which works out to be around 350g/12oz. If you’re using regular potatoes then just weigh them and adjust the filling size accordingly. 

In terms of cooking time, check out my guide to the perfect baked potato and finish by grilling, just like these mini versions.

Okay, let’s dive into the recipe shall we?

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How to make Mini Twice Baked Potatoes (Full Recipe & Video)

Mini Twice Baked Loaded Potatoes

These Mini Twice Baked Potatoes are loaded with bacon and served with sour cream and fresh chives. Say hello to your new favourite finger food!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Game Day

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings (click & slide): 20

Calories: 59kcal

Author: Chris Collins

Ingredients (check list):

• 10 large Baby Potatoes
• 3.5oz / 100g Bacon, cooked to preference and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup / 35g Cheddar, grated
• 1/4 cup / 60ml Double/Heavy Cream
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• Sour Cream, to serve
• Fresh Chives, finely diced to serve
• Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
• Olive Oil

Instructions:

• Combine your potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven at 220c/430f for 20mins or until golden, crispy and fork tender.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes then slice in half. With a tsp/knife, scoop the majority of the potato out, leaving a thin outer layer to keep the skins sturdy. Combine the scooped out filling with your bacon, cheese, cream, butter, garlic powder and seasoning to taste.
• Scoop 1 tsp of mixture back into each boat and place back on an oven tray. Pop them under the grill and broil for a few minutes until golden and crispy.
• Serve with sprinkled fresh chives and sour cream.

Quick 1 min demo!

Notes:

a) To make these with regular potatoes, firstly ensure you weigh the potatoes. 10 baby potatoes weigh around 350g/12oz, so just adjust the filling measurements according to that. In terms of cooking, use the same method as these - bake then grill. Check out my post of the perfect baked potato to help you with this!

 

b) Calories based on using 1 tsp olive oil to roast and not taking into consideration any sour cream. Per loaded potato:

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

Mini Twice Baked Loaded Potatoes

Amount Per Serving (1 potato)

Calories 59 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 3.96g6%

Saturated Fat 1.687g8%

Trans Fat 0.022g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.334g

Monounsaturated Fat 1.539g

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 126mg5%

Potassium 104mg3%

Carbohydrates 3.23g1%

Fiber 0.4g2%

Sugar 0.19g0%

Protein 2.64g5%

Vitamin A 150IU3%

Vitamin C 4.1mg5%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition is based on the absence of salt unless stated as a measurement in the ingredients. Cost is worked out based on ingredients bought from UK supermarkets, then divided by the number of servings. In both instances these values are just for guidance. Please check out my FAQ Page for more info.

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Looking for a similar game day appetizer? Check out my Oven Baked Potato Wedges!

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