Twice-baked mini potatoes are a delightful appetizer or side dish that combines the crispy texture of roasted potatoes with the creamy indulgence of mashed potatoes. These bite-sized morsels are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a special weeknight meal.
This recipe provides two variations to suit your taste preferences. The classic twice-baked mini potatoes are filled with a mixture of mashed potatoes, butter, sour cream, cheese, and chives, while the bacon and cheddar version adds a smoky, cheesy twist with the addition of crispy bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Both variations are simple to make and can be tailored to your liking by adjusting the seasonings or adding your favorite mix-ins.
Whether you prefer the classic or bacon and cheddar version, these twice-baked mini potatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Their compact size makes them easy to pop in your mouth, and their combination of textures and flavors is simply irresistible. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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
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.
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
Tips:
- Select the right potatoes: Choose small, waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or baby potatoes, as they hold their shape well and won't become mushy.
- Cook the potatoes thoroughly: Prick the potatoes with a fork and microwave for 5-7 minutes, or until tender. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from bursting.
- Scoop out the potato centers carefully: Use a melon baller or a small spoon to scoop out the centers of the potatoes, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh around the edges.
- Mash the potato centers: In a bowl, mash the potato centers with butter, sour cream, and seasonings until smooth.
- Fill the potato shells: Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake the potatoes: Bake the stuffed potatoes in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the potatoes with chopped chives or parsley and serve hot.
Conclusion:
Twice-baked mini potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as an appetizer. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding different fillings and toppings. The key to making perfect twice-baked mini potatoes is to select the right potatoes, cook them thoroughly, and scoop out the centers carefully. With a little practice, you'll be able to make this dish like a pro!
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