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Crispy Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites

Crispy loaded hasselback potato bites made with thin fanned baby Yukon golds, roasted until the edges are crisp and the centers are tender. Melted sharp cheddar and bacon bake right in, then finish with sour cream and fresh chives for big flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 lb baby Yukon gold potatoes
Seasoning and brushing
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Cheese and toppings
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 6 bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Preheat and prep
  1. Preheat oven to 425F and line a sheet pan with parchment for easy release and crisping.
  2. Place each potato between two chopsticks and slice thinly, stopping before cutting through so the slices fan but the potato stays intact.
Season and roast
  1. Mix melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, then brush over the potatoes and get some mixture between the slices.
  2. Roast for 35-40 minutes, brushing once more halfway, until the fanned edges are crisp and the centers are tender (look for golden edges).
Melt cheese and finish
  1. Sprinkle with shredded sharp cheddar and crumbled bacon, then bake 5 minutes more until the cheese melts and turns glossy.
  2. Top with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives, then serve hot for best crunch and contrast.

Notes

For extra crisp edges, roast on a parchment-lined sheet pan without overcrowding so steam can escape. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat on a hot sheet pan or in an oven at 425F until warmed through to regain some crunch. Freezing isn’t recommended because the potatoes and sour cream topping lose texture. If you want a lighter option, swap sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for similar tang with a bit more protein.