Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Loaded Potato Bites 5.0 (3) All the flavor of a loaded baked potato in one delicious, compact bite. Close Credit: Kana Okada Prep Time: 35 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 8 Jump to recipe Who wouldn't want to eat a crispy, crunchy loaded potato bite? They're a finger food that works for all kinds of entertaining, from Oscar Night to your Super Bowl party. Think of them as mini loaded baked potatoes—truly, a tempting party appetizer. Peewee potatoes are boiled, smashed, and roasted until crispy and golden, then finished with a flavorful mix of all your favorite toppings: sour cream, scallions, bacon, and cheddar. Pop them on a platter on the coffee table or pass them around like swanky hors d’oeuvres, either way, they're sure to go fast. Be sure to snag a couple for yourself. 25 Quick and Easy Appetizers That Make Entertaining a Breeze What Are Peewee Potatoes? Peewee potatoes are available in the produce section of most grocery stores. They're not a specific variety of potato, they can be white, yellow, pink, or purple potatoes, but they are always small, as their name suggests, about half to a quarter the size of a traditional "baby" potato. They have a mild flavor and cook quickly because they are so petite. How to Prep Peewee potatoes are washed before they're bagged and generally look very clean. We suggest you wash them under cold running water before you make these potato bites. There’s no need to peel them, they are used skin on. Directions Preheat oven and boil potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F with racks in upper and lower thirds. Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with 2 inches of cold water. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until a knife pierces potatoes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; let cool 10 minutes. Oil baking sheets and arrange potatoes: Drizzle each of 2 rimmed baking sheets with 2 tablespoons oil. Arrange potatoes on sheets, tossing to coat with oil. Flatten potatoes: Lightly crush each potato with the heel of your hand or back of a spatula to about 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Roast potatoes: Roast, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes. Use immediately. Make topping: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine sour cream, cheese, scallions, and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Add topping to each potato bite and serve: Top each potato with 1 to 2 teaspoons sour-cream mixture. Garnish with more scallions. Updated by Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the decorvow recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years.