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    Home » Recipes

    Loaded Potato Bites - Tasty Potato Party Snack Recipe

    by Patti Estep · May 13, 2021

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    Dish with loaded potato bites and dip.

    These loaded potato bites are paired with a tasty dip, giving you all the flavors of a twice-baked potato in a finger food recipe. A delicious potato appetizer to bring to the party.

    Loaded potato bites and dip

    I brought this appetizer to a graduation party. By the time we left, all of it was gone. I'll take that as a good sign.

    Sour cream and chives dip

    Making Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

    If you've ever had a twice baked potato you'll know what this yummy potato appetizer tastes like. The difference here is that these are shaped into potato pancakes and the sour cream and chives are in the dip.

    Note: If you don't have access to fresh chives you can substitute green onions.

    Twice baked potato bites appetizer dish

    I used sharp cheddar cheese for this recipe but you could use any cheese you like. 

    Pre-cooked bacon is a big help in the kitchen. I did microwave it extra long to get it nice and crispy. Probably about 3 minutes for 7-8 strips, but that will vary depending on your microwave. Once it cools, chop it up nice and small for the potatoes.

    Can You Bake the Potato Bites Instead of Frying?

    You can and that would certainly cut down on the fat content. However, they won't have that dark brown crispy edge. I suggest baking them for a short while, say 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Then put them under the broiler to brown for a few minutes on each side.

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    Loaded potato bites on plate with a fork and a dollop of sour cream and chive dip.

    Overall these potato bites are on the soft side. They're sturdy enough to eat with your fingers, but you might prefer a fork.

    Also, they're pretty small, about 1.5 inches in diameter and maybe 1/4 inch thick, and when you start with 3 pounds of potatoes you'll end up with a nice platter of around 4 dozen bites. Plenty for everyone to enjoy.

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    Loaded potato bites and dip

    Loaded Potato Bites

    This yummy loaded potato bites appetizer is easy to make and comes with a dip to round out the dish.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers and Snacks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 dozen or more bites
    Calories 91 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 pounds russet potatoes
    • 1 pint sour cream
    • 1/3 cup chives finely chopped
    • 1 package finely chopped cooked bacon 3.25 oz ~ 2/3 cup
    • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1/4 cup milk
    • olive oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Peel, cut and boil potatoes until soft.
    • Mash potatoes with butter and milk.
    • Add cooked bacon and cheese to mashed potatoes. Set in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
    • Mix sour cream and chives together for dip. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    • Remove potato mixture from refrigerator.
    • Heat a non-stick pan on medium-high heat with a little olive oil.
    • Use a cookie scoop or small spoon to make small discs with the potato mixture.
    • Fry in pan for 2-3 on each side or until golden brown.
    • Remove to plate with paper towels to cool.
    • Continue until all potato bites are cooked.
    • Cover with foil and keep warm or serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Karen Little

      May 14, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      This recipe looks so good. I have done "potato skins" before, but this looks as delicious if not more so! Since I am just cooking for one, I could do just one potato and reduce the other ingredients accordingly. One suggestion I would have is if it is hard to keep these together, one could add a bit of flour as a binder. Egg certainly works, but another alternative is flour.

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      • Patti Estep

        May 15, 2021 at 6:41 am

        Karen, that sounds great, and thanks for the flour suggestion. 

        Reply
    2. Paula

      May 14, 2021 at 9:24 am

      Patti, I make these with leftover mashed potatoes, like potato pancakes. I do add an egg and it does firm them up I have never added cheese so I will have to try that. They usually leave the plate before even making it to the table. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        May 14, 2021 at 2:48 pm

        So glad to hear you liked the recipe. I hope you get a chance to try it soon.

        Reply
        • Paula

          May 15, 2021 at 12:23 pm

          Trying today. Good day for snacky foods and this one looks like a good one.

    3. CD Loken

      June 22, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Oh yum! I'm definitely going to have to try making these for our next family gathering. They look like a miniature potato pancake! So cute and of course you had me at cheese!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 22, 2018 at 11:00 am

        Thanks CD. Yes, they are very much like potato pancakes. No added eggs but that might make them firmer. I'm not sure. I hope you like them as much as we did.

        Reply
    4. Carole @Garden Up Green

      June 22, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Yum and easy, this is going on My Good Food Pinterest board. Something I can definitely make that doesn't require a lot of space to create. I love living tiny but cooking has been a challenge. Thanks, this is perfect.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 22, 2018 at 8:57 am

        Thanks Carole. They are one of those easy comfort foods most people like.

        Reply
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