These mini Twice Baked Potatoes are a simple appetizer or even side dish that everyone will love — creamy, perfectly seasoned, cheesy potatoes stuffed inside a tender potato shell!
I love, love, love (love, love, love, love) comfort food.
And I love twice baked potatoes.
We don’t have mashed potatoes very often (mostly because I’m too lazy to mash perfectly tasty potatoes!), but when we do it’s a treat. Twice baked potatoes are even more of a treat! And everything little is better than the original, right?
I also love potatoes. They’re so creamy and comforting and they also offer great nutritional value at the same time. They’re definitely my favorite vegetable!
I resisted the urge to add all kinds of naughty things to these twice baked potatoes because (a) it’s January and (b) these potatoes are so good on their own! You can load them up with whatever you want, but they’re perfectly delicious as is. I added a sprinkle of cheese on top (because cheese), and they’re the perfect little game day bite!
There’s one thing that I think makes these potatoes extra special and it’s the seasoning packs from The Little Potato Company Oven-Ready packs. I use herbs and spices a lot in my food, and yet I’ve never come close to replicating these little spice packs! I love picking up whichever one I’m in the mood for — it adds a big punch of flavor to your potatoes (however you’re using them!).
You can absolutely pick up a bag of Baby Boomers or Blushing Belles and cook those up and use those with your own seasoning blend — they will work perfectly! But I made these for my daughter’s (first!) birthday party and I wanted something quick and easy. I love that I just have to tear the plastic off the tray and pop them in the oven to get them going while I was working on the other 1 million things on my to-do list for her party.
*This post is sponsored by The Little Potato Company and I was compensated for my time.
Mini Twice Baked Potatoes
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 Garlic Herb Oven Ready pack from The Little Potato Company or about 1 pound Little Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 Garlic Herb seasoning pack or more — to taste
- 1/8 cup 1% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1//2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Remove foil tray of the Oven Ready pack and tear off plastic film. Toss potatoes with oil and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until tender (reserving the seasoning pack instead of stirring it in).
- Remove potatoes from the oven and cool to room temperature. Slice the top off each potato, then scoop out most of the flesh using a small spoon or paring knife.
- Mash potato flesh with ½ Garlic Herb seasoning pack, milk, and salt. Add more seasoning or salt as desired. Fill potato shells with mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with cheese. (*To make ahead: cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake, up to 24 hours).
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until light golden brown on top.
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Kathy Hoffer says
I want to eat those mini twice-baked potatoes tonight! Just pinned the cute picture to remind me! How simple and easy to eat! I love bite size foods! These would be perfect to make tomorrow night for the big Packers playoff game! =]
Loraine says
Warm Maple Bacon Potato Salad looks amazing! Count me in for a dinner on that one!
Cindy Merrill says
Of all four choices, the Spanish Tortilla is my favorite, I’ve had something close it before, only the recipe called for smoked sausage.
Maria Sarmento says
I will sure be trying the WARM MAPLE BACON POTATO SALAD! Congrats on your blog, it is really amazing!
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you so much Maria!
sandra says
i want to try the Warm Maple Bacon Potato Salad
Julie Wood says
I love these potatoes because they are so easy to use and very healthy! I love your Warm Maple Bacon Potato Salad;, and would definitely try this recipe.
Jen S. says
Warm Maple Bacon Potato Salad sounds heavenly! I’m putting that on the to-do list for the weekend!
Debra Holloway says
I would like to try the pizza ones.
MelodyJ says
I would try Pizza Smashed Potatoes
Daniela Plume says
we love love love lil potatos. i roast them with peppers, onions & bacon but i have never thought to try a twice baked recipe with them. i think i’ll try that next. thank you!
Wendy R. says
I think your little party potatoes look yummy! They would be a big hit at my house. Also, I would probably be most likely to try your recipe for Chicken Fajita Sheet Pan Dinner. Mostly because I like anything that is a one pot/pan/bowl type dinner!
Jennifer Ann Wilson says
I would love to try the Pizza Smashed Potatoes. Pizza and potatoes, what could be better!
Linda Kish says
The Warm Maple Bacon Potato Salad looks good to me.
Michelle Cavanaugh says
The twice baked little potatoes sound yummy!!
Christine Savinelli says
I want to try the Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. In fact everythings going on my grocery list right now!
allyson tice says
Warm Maple Bacon Potato Salad; !!!!
Amy L says
I’d like to try the recipe for Chicken Fajita Sheet Pan Dinner. I like to try new recipes for chicken, and I especially like one-pan-meals.
Sherwood says
I would love to try the Chicken Fajita Sheet Pan Dinner. There’s no cheese (boyfriend can’t eat that stuff), and I’m a total sucker for bell peppers and onions! I even pinned it so I can maybe try it some day whether I win or not.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Sherwood! I’d love to hear how you like it!
Sherwood says
It’s my strict policy to always comment on recipes I make. 🙂 (As long as there is a comment option, that is.)
Ashley Fehr says
I’m glad to hear it! So many people don’t!
Addie F. says
My favorite is the Spanish Tortilla! I’d love to make an authentic tortilla with potatoes and eggs and fresh veggies! Your recipe is the one I’ll try!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Addie!
Ann says
Hi Ashley, My first choice would have to be the maple bacon potato salad. It will go great with lots of main dishes especially BBQ ribs. I’m so glad you’re able to stay home now with your children although I’m certain your students miss you. Thanks for all of your super recipes!
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you so much Ann! The feeling is definitely mutual — I miss them all too! It was a hard choice but I’m looking forward to watching my babies grow up!