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Irresistible Zesty Loaded Potato Bites You’ll Crave Tonight

Irresistible Zesty Loaded Potato Bites You’ll Crave Tonight

These Irresistible Zesty Loaded Potato Bites combine a crispy exterior with a fluffy center, perfect for a quick snack or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Bites
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes Small, firm potatoes for fluffy centers
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with preferred cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Use regular paprika for a milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for more flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Try pepper jack or feta for variety
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped for garnish, can substitute with chives
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Use vegan substitutes for dairy-free option
  • to taste Jalapeño Slices Optional for a spicy kick
  • 1/2 cup Crispy Bacon Bits Use crispy tempeh or chickpea bacon for vegetarian option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • large bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Arrange the seasoned potatoes cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
  4. Flip each potato half and roast for an additional 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
  5. Scoop out a tiny well in each potato half for the toppings.
  6. Add a generous amount of cheddar cheese into each well and bake for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  7. Top with sour cream, green onions, bacon bits, and jalapeño slices, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve hot for the best experience. You can prep the potato halves ahead of time and bake fresh when ready to enjoy.

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