**Mini Baked Potatoes: A Culinary Delight in Bite-Sized Portions**
Savor the irresistible charm of mini baked potatoes, a culinary delight crafted from tender, fluffy flesh enveloped in a crispy, golden-brown skin. These bite-sized gems are not just a side dish; they are a versatile canvas for a symphony of flavors and textures. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore a collection of recipes that showcase the endless possibilities of mini baked potatoes.
From the classic Herb and Butter Mini Baked Potatoes, exuding a timeless elegance with their fragrant herbs and rich butter, to the tantalizing Garlic Parmesan Mini Baked Potatoes, where sharp Parmesan cheese and aromatic garlic dance in perfect harmony. For those seeking a touch of heat, the Spicy Mini Baked Potatoes pack a flavorful punch with their fiery chili powder and cayenne pepper.
If you prefer a more sophisticated palate, the Bacon and Cheddar Mini Baked Potatoes offer a smoky bacon and melted cheddar cheese combination that is sure to indulge your senses. And for a vegetarian twist, the Mini Baked Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Herbs blend creamy goat cheese with fresh herbs, creating a light and refreshing dish.
These recipes are not just culinary creations; they are experiences waiting to be savored. Whether you prefer your mini baked potatoes simple or adorned with an array of toppings, the possibilities are endless. Dive into this collection of recipes and discover the magic of mini baked potatoes, transforming your meals into memorable occasions.
MINI TWICE-BAKED POTATOES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bake until a knife inserted into the potatoes goes in with little to no resistance, about 1 hour. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain well and place half of the bacon into a bowl. Add the panko, 2 tablespoons chives and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Mix to combine and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the sour cream, butter, heavy cream, the remaining bacon, 1/4 cup Parmesan, 2 tablespoons chives and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- When the potatoes are cool enough to handle but still warm, cut off the top third of each potato. Remove the skin from the tops. Using a 1 teaspoon measure or a melon baller, scoop out some of the insides of the cooked potatoes, leaving 1/4-inch borders around the edges. This creates little boats. Place the scooped insides and the peeled tops of the potatoes in a medium bowl and mash using a potato masher or the back of a fork. Add the reserved bacon and sour cream mixture. Using a rubber spatula, mix together the filling until well combine. Spoon the filling back into the potato boats until slightly overfilled and mounded on top. Top with a sprinkling of the panko mixture and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake until the filling is heated through and the topping is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
TWICE-BAKED MINI POTATOES
I love to take tried and true recipes like twice baked potatoes and add new twists. I consider these to be the ultimate party appetizer. -Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 30 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Drain. Cool slightly and cut each potato in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells., In a large bowl, mash pulp with butter, milk, cream cheese, horseradish, salt and pepper. Stir in the bacon, onion and half of the cheese. Spoon mixture into potato shells; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with chives.
Nutrition Facts :
MINI TWICE-BAKED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: baby red potato, olive oil, salt, pepper, butter, sour cream, finely shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, green onion, salt, pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, fresh chives
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Snacks
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash potatoes thoroughly and poke holes in each with a fork. Place into a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Make sure each potato is evenly coated.
- Place on a baking sheet covered with foil.
- Bake at 425˚F (220˚C) for 35 minutes, or until potatoes are tender enough that a fork can go through the center flesh easily. Let cool for 10 minutes or until potatoes can be handled comfortably.
- Cut off tips of both ends of each potato. Using a melon baller or metal teaspoon, carve out the center each potato.
- Set the tips and carvings aside in a large bowl to use as the filling. (You may want to dice up the tips first so that they will mash easier).
- Melt butter and mix into the large bowl with the potato filling. Mash the potatoes with a fork until consistency is smooth.
- Mix in sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onion, salt, and pepper and stir until well combined.
- Using a small spoon, stuff each of the hollowed out potatoes with the filling.
- Bake at reduced temperature 375˚F(190˚C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Top each potato with cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Return to oven and bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with green onion.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 3 grams
MINI TWICE-BAKED POTATOES
Made with butter and two kinds of cheese, these mini twice-baked potatoes topped with Creole-seasoned shrimp are an impressive appetizer.
Provided by Holly Haines
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp
Time 1h21m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (If using a countertop induction oven, preheat on the "Combo 3" setting).
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble into small pieces.
- Toss potatoes with vegetable oil to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes in the conventional oven and 20 minutes in the countertop induction oven. Cool potatoes until easily handled, about 5 minutes.
- Slice off the top 1/4 of each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into a bowl using a melon baller or small spoon, leaving about 1/8 inch of flesh on the skin.
- Mash melted butter and mascarpone cheese into the potato flesh in the bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until fluffy, about 30 seconds. Stir in bacon, green onions, and Cheddar cheese. Fill potato skins with potato mixture; return to the baking sheet.
- Bake filled potatoes in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler; broil potatoes until cheese is bubbly and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Season shrimp with Creole seasoning; transfer to a grill pan.
- Grill shrimp over high heat until opaque, about 3 minutes. (If using a countertop induction oven, cook shrimp on the "Grill setting" until opaque, about 3 minutes.) Top each potato with 1 shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 408.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
MINI BAKED POTATOES
These little appetizers are great for a small dinner party - they are cute and very easy to make. You can double the recipe with no problem - simply boil up extra potatoes and have extra toppings on hand. If you want the sour cream to look especially fancy, try using an icing decorator tube or simply put the sour cream into a ziploc baggie and cut a tiny hole in one corner. For a real splurge, omit olive and sprinkle with caviar instead. Prep time includes time to boil the potatoes.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Have potatoes cooked and ready to go- they should be warm, but cool enough to handle.
- Slice potatoes in half crosswise.
- Using a melon baller, scoop out a small portion of cooked potato flesh from each potato half.
- Season to taste with some salt and pepper.
- Fill each hole with a dollop of sour cream.
- Sprinkle with chopped olives, chives, and bacon.
- If you want extra decadence, drizzle a little melted butter into the hollows before adding sour cream.
TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH MINI MARSHMALLOWS
I found this in an article by columnist Pam Anderson in USA Weekend (Nov. 14-16, 2003). I made it for Thanksgiving dinner at my mother's house. Since I have have a fairly large family, I decided to double the recipe. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again. It's not complicated and makes a wonderful alternative to ordinary baked potatoes or mashed potatoes. And it has the rare quality of being better the next day! So now you've got something with a bit of zip to go with all of that left-over turkey! Per Serving: 159 calories, 5g protein, 14g carbohydrates, 9g fat (4g saturated), 2g fiber, 268mg sodium (these were written at the bottom of the recipe).
Provided by BassetmamaX2
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 400°F.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
- Bake until fork tender, about 45 to 60 minutes.
- Let cool slightly.
- Handling the potatoes with a potholder, slice each in half lengthwise and scoop potato flesh into a blender or food processor-- for an especially silky texture, use the blender-- leaving a 1/4-inch border of flesh to support the potato skin.
- Puree scooped-out flesh, along with salt and pepper, until smooth.
- With machine motor running, gradually add both milks through feeder tube.
- Stop machine, add butter, then process until potatoes are silky smooth.
- (Puree and potato shells can be cooled, then refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 2 days. Return to room temperature before proceeding.) Spoon puree back into each shell.
- Just before baking, press marshmallows into potatoes.
- Bake at 400°F until potatoes are hot and marshmallows are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
MINI BAKED POTATOES WITH MASCARPONE AND PROSCIUTTO BITS
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Spread a 1/4-inch bed of salt in a baking dish and top with the potatoes. Prick the top of the potatoes. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked throughout.
- Meanwhile, make the prosciutto bits.
- Place a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Place prosciutto in heated pan. Drizzle bits with olive oil, and cook, stirring. The prosciutto will give off steam for about 5 minutes while it releases its moisture. When the hiss of steam turns to a sizzle, turn the heat down to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the prosciutto bits are crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bits to several thicknesses of paper towel to drain. The bits will crisp even more as they cool. (Use immediately or freeze the bits for up to 6 months and warm in a skillet as needed.)
- Remove the potatoes from the oven.
- Cut an x in the top of each potato, and push in the sides to split open. Divide the prosciutto bits, mascarpone or creme fraiche, and chives among the potatoes and serve immediately.
SMOKED SALMON AND CHEESE MINI TWICE-BAKED POTATOES
Steps:
- Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Rub potatoes with oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place potatoes on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes. Cut potatoes in half crosswise; cut off a small portion of the rounded edge so the potato will stand upright. Carefully scoop out about 1 teaspoon pulp from each half, leaving the shells intact. Combine potato pulp, milk, butter, pepper, cheese, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon potato mixture into each potato shell. Arrange stuffed potatoes on a jelly-roll pan; top each with 1/2 teaspoon chopped salmon. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated
MINI - ME - BAKED POTATOES
The leaves were falling and starting to curl and place themselves gently in the rain spouts. An abundance of complex problems had gotten the best of us today on this Saturday. Corn cribs endings needed to be put back up, as the new corn was harvested. Chain saws didn't turn on as we had hoped, and the door handle of the truck fell off in the inside of the truck. Not what you hoped to accomplish today, this Saturday, but still a day full of necessary problems. It was cool enough to start a fire, and as we ended the day, I had thought ahead to put some of these cute little (as buttons) potatoes on "time bake" so we came clomping in, tired and laughing from the day's stories. I had easily prepared these little beautites to go into the oven and mixed up the easy dressing the night before. We gathered for some good cheer, some laughs, beer, and a couple of potatoes in the gullet to replenish and statisfy as we sat around the wood stove, warm our bodies, feasted, and warmed our souls with good food.
Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat 350 degrees. (180 celcius).
- Wash and dry potatoes.
- Toss with oil in ziploc baggie to coat.
- Dip potatoes in coarse salt to coat lightly.
- Spread out on baking sheet.
- Bake 40-50 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- In a small bowl mix sour cream and blue cheese, mixing well.
- Cut a cross in the top of the potato, press gently with fingers to puff out and open the potato.
- Top with sour cream, blue cheese mixture. Garnish with chives, and serve Serve hot or at room temperature.
- Instead of putting chives on top of potatoes a little side dish with a chives with a spoon can also be used.
- Perfect for a informal dinner party to pop into your mouth.
Tips:
- Choose small, uniform potatoes for even cooking.
- Scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- Pierce the potatoes with a fork to help them cook evenly and prevent them from bursting.
- Brush the potatoes with olive oil or melted butter to help them brown and crisp.
- Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
- Bake the potatoes at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for a crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
- Cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45-60 minutes.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly before handling them.
- Serve the potatoes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, chives, or bacon.
Conclusion:
Mini baked potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect mini baked potatoes every time. So next time you need a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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