Loaded Baked Potato Bites
Loaded baked potato bites are not only an easy side dish, but also a delightful addition to any meal!
Ingredients
- 3-4 ea medium russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or cheddar mix
- 3 tbsp finely chopped bacon pieces
- 2 tbsp chives
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Potatoes can be pre-baked in the microwave and then sliced or slice the raw potatoes. Slices should be about 1/4" each.
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Line the slices onto a cookie sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper on the front and back sides.
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If the slices are raw, cook for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, flipping half way through.
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Once the slices are softened, add cheese and bacon pieces to each slice. Place back in the oven to cook for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle chives on each slice.
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Serve immediately. Best with sour cream, ranch, or other dip.
Recipe Notes
To pre-bake potatoes, after washing the outside of the potato, stab with a fork or knife a few times. Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave for 10 minutes. Pierce the potato with a knife or fork. If the inside flesh seems tender, the potatoes are done. If it's still hard, place it back in the microwave in 5-minute increments until soft. Potatoes can be cooked and then refrigerated for up to 3 days beforehand.
Sweet potatoes can also be used.
Bacon can be packaged bacon bits bought from the store. Chives can be dried chives from the spice section.