Loaded Smashed Potato Bites are the kind of appetizer people gather around as soon as they hit the table. Baby potatoes are boiled until tender, smashed, and roasted until the edges turn crispy and golden. Then they’re topped with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh chives for a bite-sized version of loaded potatoes.

They have the perfect mix of textures. The outside gets crispy while the inside stays fluffy, and the cheesy bacon topping adds that classic loaded potato flavor in every bite. They’re easy to make and great for game days, parties, or anytime you want a savory snack to share.

Helpful Tips

Let the potatoes steam dry. After draining, let them sit in the colander for about 10 minutes so excess moisture evaporates. This helps them crisp up better in the oven.
Use plenty of oil. Drizzling the smashed potatoes well with oil helps the edges roast and turn golden.
Flip halfway through roasting. Turning them once ensures both sides get crispy and evenly browned.

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Loaded Smashed Potato Bites

Loaded Smashed Potato Bites are roasted until the edges turn crispy and golden. Then they’re topped with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh chives for a bite-sized version of loaded potatoes.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound baby potatoes
cooking oil
salt and black pepper to season
2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
fresh chives chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425° F (220° C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the potatoes. Boil until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the colander for 10 minutes.
Place them on the baking sheet and use a potato masher or bowl to smash each potato.
Drizzle well with cooking oil and salt and black pepper.
Roast in the oven until the potatoes are crispy and golden around the edges, about 25 minutes. Flip halfway so they cook evenly.
Remove from oven. Season with salt. Top with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon. Put them back in the oven for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh chives.

Notes

Cooking time will depend on how big the potatoes are. Cook until crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.3mg

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