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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Mini Baked Potatoes

    Published: Jan 5, 2021 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Mini baked potatoes with text: easy appetizer baby baked potatoes.
    New potatoes on a board with sour cream and chives and text: easy appetizer mini baked potatoes.
    Mini baked potatoes on a board with text: How to make mini baked potato appetizer.

    This easy recipe for Mini Baked Potatoes makes a great appetizer for any party or game day! Roasted baby potatoes are loaded up with sour cream and chives. They're a great finger food that everyone will love.

    Rows of mini baked potatoes with sour cream on a board.

    Mini Baked Potatoes turn the classic popular flavor of baked potatoes into a bite sized appetizer. They're easy to make and perfect for any event.

    Stuff the baked mini potatoes with sour cream and chives or your favorite toppings and serve on game day or for a party.

    Wondering how to make mini baked potatoes? All you need to do is season and roast some small potatoes (baby potatoes, new potatoes) in the oven.

    Then load them with sour cream and serve on a tray for finger food that everyone will love.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step by Step Tutorial
    • Tips 
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Variations
    • Special diets
    • Storage 
    • FAQs 
    • Potato Recipes
    • Vegan & Vegetarian Appetizers
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    You can make as many as you like for a large or small crowd.

    They're easy to eat with your hands making mini baked potatoes great for watching the game or chatting at a party.

    They can be loaded up with whatever toppings you enjoy.

    New potatoes can be found in any grocery store.

    They're a great budget-friendly party food, made with super-cheap staple ingredients.

    Mini jacket potatoes aren't just for parties. They can be served as a side dish alongside a weeknight dinner.

    Kids absolutely love them! Grown-ups too.

    Rows of mini baked potatoes with sour cream on a board.

    Ingredients

    Baby Potatoes: Also known as new potatoes, they are a smaller version of regular potatoes. They bake up nice and soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

    Olive Oil: This helps the skin get nice and crispy while the new potatoes are roasting in the oven. Make them healthier with a light coating of spray oil.

    Salt: Brings out the flavor of the potato and adds texture to the skin.

    Sour Cream: This creamy condiment goes right inside the potato making it a decadent appetizer. Lighten them up with fat-free sour cream or plain yogurt. Make them vegan with vegan sour cream.

    Fresh Chives: Sprinkle them on top for a pop of color and light onion flavor.

    Step by Step Tutorial

    Follow this step-by-step photo tutorial, then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and method.

    Collage: bowl of new potatoes with oil, spread on a baking sheet, baked.

    Preheat the oven to 375F / 190C.

    Coat the potatoes with oil, then spread them onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.

    Bake for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through. Be sure to stir halfway so they brown evenly.

    Collage: Cooked potatoes with pieces cut out, filled with sour cream, topped with chives.

    Cut a v-shape out of each baked mini potato, fill with a little sour cream and top with chives.

    Tasty served warm or cold.

    Tips 

    Make sure the potatoes are in a single layer on your baking sheet to prevent them from steaming.

    These potatoes are small and cook up quickly! If your oven runs hot, be sure to test a potato around the 20-minute mark to see if they are done cooking.

    Try and buy potatoes that are roughly the same size to make sure they cook evenly. If you have a variety of sizes, group them on separate trays. Then, you can take the tray of smaller potatoes out first when they're finished cooking.

    Potatoes must be slightly cooled before filling with sour cream in order to make sure the sour cream doesn’t melt and turn into liquid.

    Serving Suggestions

    Makes a great side dish for these Carrot & Lentil Hot Dogs.

    Bring to a game day party with Mac & Cheese Balls.

    Will look great on the party buffet table next to Herb & Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms.

    Keep the baked mini potatoes unstuffed and add a bowl of Sriracha Aioli for dipping.

    Rows of mini baked potatoes with sour cream on a board.

    Variations

    Sometimes you can find yellow or even purple baby potatoes at the grocery store. Use them for a colorful pop!

    Toss the potatoes with Mock Chicken Seasoning before roasting to give them a comforting extra flavor.

    We don’t think they’re will be any leftovers but in case there are, you coud mash them up into mashed potatoes.

    Stir freshly chopped herbs into your sour cream for a herbed baked potato.

    Sprinkle a little Old Bay Seasoning onto the potatoes before roasting them for a great flavor.

    Before roasting, try tossing in some grated parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan cheese to turn them into baked parmesan potatoes.

    Try them with bacon bits or vegan bacon bits.

    Special diets

    To Make Gluten Free: Potatoes are a naturally grain-free and gluten-free vegetable. Be sure to check any seasonings you use for wheat ingredients.

    To Make It Vegan: Fill the baked mini potatoes with Vegan Sour Cream to keep it vegan friendly. 

    Storage 

    Storing: Baby baked potatoes can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It’s best if you don’t cut and fill them all with sour cream at once, this is because the sour cream will prevent you from being able to heat them up properly.

    Freezing: Freezing potatoes changes the starch structure in the vegetable which makes it unable to freeze well. Freezing is not recommended.

    FAQs 

    Are baby potatoes the same as new potatoes? Yes. New potatoes are baby potatoes, in the sense that they are harvested before they are able to be grown into a regular potato. Because of this, their skin is a lot thinner and the flesh inside is a bit sweeter as it has not had a chance to develop into starch yet. This makes it a great candidate for baking as they hold their shape well. 

    Should you store baby potatoes in the fridge? It is best to store any potato in a cool dark place as putting them in the fridge introduces too much moisture which may cause them to mold quickly. I keep mine in a cotton bag in a dark corner of the pantry.

    Can you bake potatoes at a low temperature? Yes! Potatoes can be slowly baked at a temp of 250 degrees F. The size of the potatoes depends on how long you can cook them for. They will take approximately 60-90 minutes.

    Can I make baby baked potatoes in the air fryer? Absolutely! Heat the air fryer to 350F (175C), toss the potatoes in a little oil and then air fry them until soft inside. The time will depend on the size of your potatoes.

    Potato Recipes

    If you love these cute mini baked potatoes (and I'm sure you will!), then I'm sure that you'll also love these other potato recipes. Perfect for all you spud lovers out there.

    Bombay Potatoes
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    Parmentier Potatoes with Rosemary & Garlic
    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    Vegan Mashed Potatoes
    Baby Hasselback Potatoes
    Chocolate Mashed Potato Cake
    Irish Potato Farls

    Vegan & Vegetarian Appetizers

    Looking for more vegan or vegetarian appetizers for game day or a party? Try these tasty recipes. They're all meat-free and delicious.

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    Mini Baked Potatoes

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    This easy recipe for Mini Baked Potatoes makes a great appetizer for any party or game day! Roasted baby potatoes are loaded up with sour cream and chives.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 30
    Calories 21 kcal

    Equipment

    • Oven
    • Baking sheet
    • Knife

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes / new potatoes
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup (125g) sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375F / 190C.
    • Add the potatoes to a bowl, drizzle with the oil and toss to coat.
    • Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the salt.
    • Bake for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through. Jiggle them around halfway
    • through so they brown evenly.
    • Cut a small wedge out of each potato, fill with a little sour cream and top with chives.

    Notes

    Make sure the potatoes are in a single layer on your baking sheet to prevent them from steaming.
    These potatoes are small and cook up quickly! If your oven runs hot, be sure to test a potato around the 20-minute mark to see if they are done cooking. 
    Try and buy potatoes that are roughly the same size to make sure they cook evenly.
    Potatoes must be slightly cooled before filling with sour cream in order to make sure the sour cream doesn’t melt and turn into liquid.
    Sometimes you can find yellow or even purple baby potatoes at the grocery store. Use them for a colorful pop!
    Toss the potatoes with Mock Chicken Seasoning before roasting for a comforting flavor.
    We don’t think they’re will be any leftovers but in case there are, mash them up into mashed potatoes. 
    Stir freshly chopped herbs into your sour cream for an herbed baked potato. 
    Before roasting, toss in some grated parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan cheese for baked parmesan potatoes. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. Jessica Formicola

      January 06, 2021 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, these are way too cute! What a great idea for parties, too! I love anything mini.

      Reply
    2. Sue

      January 06, 2021 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      I eat potatoes in any form, and I love that you made them into a game day food! So good!!

      Reply
    3. Beth

      January 06, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to give this recipe a try!

      Reply
    4. Claudia

      January 06, 2021 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      I love the ease of these and they are so darn cute! We love this recipe its perfect with any meat I make

      Reply
    5. Alisa

      January 06, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      These are so adorable and would be perfect for a party ... maybe a little potato dressing bar!

      Reply

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