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A super easy recipe with minimal ingredients these Parmesan Potatoes are the perfect hand held potato appetizer or side dish that everyone will love!

I’ve always been a huge appetizer fan, there is just something about having a plate full of all kinds of appetizers that really makes a girl happy.

I know I can’t be the only one out there that feels the same way! These Parmesan Potatoes are one of my favorites to make, they are pretty much mini twice-baked potatoes!

They are super fun and make a bunch and they are great to have around for football games, as a side dish to your dinner, or at family gatherings.

Top them with some sour cream and chives and you have yourself the perfect little potato that you will want to keep popping into your mouth!

Seriously though, this is a really great recipe that a lot of people enjoy. Whenever I have brought them to places or served them at my house there is never any left.

So let’s just say that if that isn’t a sign that they are good then I guess you will just have to make them and be the judge!

Some of my other favorite appetizers we have on our site include: Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Easy Deviled Eggs and Chicken Enchilada Bites.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

With simple ingredients, these are quick to throw together.
The filling is mixed with sour cream, butter, and parmesan really enhance the flavor.
Topped with cheese, sour cream and chives makes it complete!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):

Baby gold potatoes
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
Sour cream
Unsalted butter
Parmesan cheese
Chives for garnish

HOW TO MAKE PARMESAN POTATOES:

Preheat the oven to 400°F degrees. Pierce the potatoes lightly with a fork or paring knife in a few spots all over the potatoes. Add them to a baking dish so they are in a single layer.
Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss with a spoon or hands until evenly coated. Cover with foil and bake until a fork inserted has no resistance. About an hour and a half.
When potatoes are done baking, let them sit on the counter until they are cool to the touch or at least 30 minutes.
Cut all of the potatoes in half lengthwise. With a small spoon, scoop out the insides of the potatoes and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Be careful to not tear the skin. Add in the sour cream, butter, and half of the cheese. Mash with a potato masher or the back of a fork until thoroughly combined and smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Fill the potato skins with the mixture, place them filling side up onto a sheet tray and sprinkle the remaining parmesan on top.
Place them back into the oven for 15 minutes or until browned on top and heated through. If you would like them more brown on top, you can turn on the broiler for a few minutes to get them extra toasty and delicious.
Serve with a small dollop of sour cream and chives on top of each potato.

WHAT KIND OF POTATOES ARE BEST FOR THESE?

Since these are an appetizer we use baby potatoes. For these Parmesan Potatoes, we used baby gold potatoes. You can also use baby red potatoes.

We have used both in the past as we usually keep some variety of baby potatoes on hand, so either will work and be super delicious for this recipe.

CAN I MIX ANY ADD-INS TO THE FILLING?

We already mix sour cream, butter, parmesan, salt, and pepper into the filling but if you really want to make these a little more over the top you can add more things.

Some other ideas are shredded cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, green onions, etc. I personally think that would be absolutely tasty and a great combination.

You can also switch up the topping as well with adding some of your favorite toppings other than just the sour cream and chives that we use.

HOW TO STORE:

These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator without any toppings for up to 3 days. You can rewarm in the microwave until heated through then top as desired.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

We use baby gold potatoes for this recipe but you can also use baby red.
Feel free to add more ingredients to the filling, see suggestions above.
Double this recipe to serve more guests.
Try to get the filling as smooth as you possibly can.

If you are looking for that fun and easy appetizer or side dish then look no more! These Parmesan Potatoes are exactly what you need.

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Square image of finished potatoes on plate, garnished.

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