Easy Potato Bites Everyone Loves
If you are a potato fan, this recipe is for you! Baked potatoes have always been the perfect comfort food. This mini version for EASY POTATO BITES turns your favorite classic into a delicious, bite-sized appetizer, or snack.
This is the sort of recipe you can imagine coming out of a well-loved oven—no fancy ingredients, no complicated steps, just honest food made to be shared.
The recipe is simple and customized with your favorite toppings. They are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
WHY EASY POTATO BITES WORK…
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Easy to dress up or keep plain
- Perfect for sharing
INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED….
Medium potatoes
Shredded cheddar cheese
Cooked bacon
Green onions
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Salt, and Pepper
A FEW TIPS…
- Cut potatoes evenly so they cook just right.
- Don’t crowd the pan—space helps them crisp instead of steam.
- A cast iron skillet works beautifully for extra flavor and crunch.
Set out a platter on game day or the next time your friends come over and watch how quickly they will disappear.
Whether you serve them as a side dish or enjoy them straight from the pan, these EASY Potato Bites are proof that simple food is often the best food.
Scroll down for the complete recipe….
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon that has been crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato rounds with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the potato rounds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve warm with sour cream on the side if desired.
- I found this recipe over at Samantha Lila.