Mini Baked Potatoes

Mini Baked Potatoes

a feast-worthy appetizer

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 15
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

21
calories
2g
fat
3g
carbohydrates
1g
protein
1mg
cholesterol
42mg
sodium
Mini Baked Potatoes

Recipe Description

If you’re looking for a simple yet crowd-pleasing party appetizer that won’t break the bank, these Mini Baked Potatoes are just the thing. With their crispy skin and fluffy interior, they offer a delightful canvas for creamy sour cream and fresh chives. Not only are they incredibly easy to prepare, but they also require just a handful of cheap ingredients. Perfect for any gathering, these bite-sized treats can be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time with friends and family. Let’s dive into this budget-friendly recipe that’s sure to steal the show at your next feast!

For this recipe, I love using baby potatoes of similar size to ensure they bake evenly. You can even find beautiful purple or yellow baby potatoes at the grocery store, adding a vibrant pop of color to your holiday table.  

To make the Mini Baked Potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mini Baked Potatoes

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat your oven to 375 °F / 190 °C.

  2. 2

    Prepare potatoes

    2 min
    Step 2 - Mini Baked Potatoes

    Add 1 pound baby potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss to coat well.

  3. 3

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 3 - Mini Baked Potatoes

    Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Toss them around halfway through baking so they cook evenly.

  4. 4

    Cool

    Step 4 - Mini Baked Potatoes

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the potatoes cool.

  5. 5

    Fill potatoes with sour cream

    3 min
    Step 5 - Mini Baked PotatoesStep 5 - Mini Baked Potatoes

    Cut a small v-shaped wedge out of each potato. Fill each potato with a dollop of sour cream and top it with finely chopped fresh chives.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Mini Baked Potatoes

    Serve and enjoy!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Ed
March 20, 2025
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These Mini Baked Potatoes were a total hit at our last family gathering. They were so easy to make and the kids just loved them. I used some colorful baby potatoes, and it added just the right touch of fun. Great recipe.

Izzy
March 18, 2025
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Superb

Pam
February 11, 2025
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These mini baked potatoes were a hit at my last game night. Super easy to make, and everyone loved the toppings. def gonna make em again soon

Liam Johnson
February 2, 2025
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Delish! Made these for the squad last night, and they were a hit. Super easy and tasted amazing with the sour cream. I can't wait to do them again!

Ursula
January 7, 2025
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Delicious!

Fiona
December 18, 2024
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Yummy, these mini baked potatoes were such a hit at my last gathering. I love how easy and fun they are to make.

Athina
November 26, 2024
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I've made the potatoes and they were delicious. No leftovers.

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