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    By Amy · Published: Mar 19, 2018 · Updated: Oct 5, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 2 Comments

    Baby Red Potato Poppers

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    So savory, creamy, light and fluffy… these Baby Red Potato Poppers are always a welcomed appetizer or side dish!

    A pair of tongs holding a potato popper sprinkled with bacon and chives.

    This cute appetizer is so fun to make and would be a perfect addition to your Easter dinner.  These bite-sized potatoes are extremely simple to put together… the hardest part is scooping out the potatoes, but a melon baller makes it easy peasy!

    Overhead view of potato popper appetizers on a white oval plate.

    This was one of the very first recipes I posted on the blog back in 2012.  I’ve changed the recipe a little over the years and also wanted to give it the justice it deserved with new photographs! 

    Adjust the sour cream to your personal preference of desired consistency.  I like mine on the creamy side!  You also slash time by using packaged bacon recipe pieces instead of frying bacon.

    Baby red potato poppers on two white plates beside a pair of tongs.

    Enjoy!

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    A pair of tongs holding a potato popper sprinkled with bacon and chives.

    Baby Red Potato Poppers

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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: potato poppers
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes about 15 potatoes
    • ⅔ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup fully cooked and chopped bacon
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt and black pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

    Instructions

    • Rinse and scrub potatoes.  Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water.  Add ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over medium high heat.  Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil.  Cook for 15 minutes, or until a knife can be easily inserted into potatoes.
    • Drain potatoes in a colander and allow to cool.  Once potatoes have cooled, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Slice potatoes in half length-wise.  Using a melon baller, scoop out potato flesh, leaving about a ¼ inch border.  Place potato flesh in a medium bowl.
    • Add sour cream, bacon, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir well to combine.
    • Using your melon baller, spoon mixture into potato skins.
    • Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are warmed thoroughly.
    • Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped chives.

    Notes

    Adapted from MyRecipes.com

    Nutrition

    Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 906mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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    Originally published January 30, 2012 and updated March 19, 2018.

    A two image vertical collage of red potato poppers with overlay text in the center.

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    1. Albert Bevia says

      March 20, 2018 at 9:21 am

      Your images have sure come a long way! this is like the ideal side dish or even appetizer…what an amazing recipe

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 21, 2018 at 7:08 am

        Thanks so very much, Albert! 🙂

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