These Loaded Potato Bites are a party in your mouth!
I can never say no to a good appetizer – especially if it involves potatoes. My Loaded Potato Bites contain all sorts of yummy toppings like bacon, ranch seasoning and mozzarella cheese.

If you’re a fan of making appetizers, then be sure to check out my Puff Pastry Pizza, Sausage Balls and Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip.
What Can I Serve With Loaded Potato Bites?
I adore serving these poppable potato bites as a starter/appetizer. I like to lay them out on a large tray, with a small bowl of sour cream as a dipping sauce.
Continue reading to learn how to spruce up the sour cream dipping sauce to further elevate this delicious recipe! You wouldn’t believe how a small change can make such a big difference to this appetizer’s flavor profile!

What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Loaded Potato Bites?
To make these Loaded Potato Bites, all you’ll need are the following ingredients:
- Russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Ranch seasoning
- Black pepper
- Bacon
- Mozzarella cheese
- 4-cheese Mexican or Italian blend
- Sour cream

How to Make Loaded Potato Bites
Okay, that’s enough chit-chatting from me! Here’s the recipe you’ve been waiting for! Keep on reading to follow my easy instructions so that you can make your very own Loaded Potato Bites:
Equipment
- Foil lined sheet pan
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Silicone Brush
Ingredients
- 2-3 large Russet Potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 packet Ranch seasoning
- 1-2 tsp black pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup 4-cheese Mexican or Italian blend
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Paprika for garnishing, optional
Instructions
Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
Next, slice each potato to 1/2 inch thickness. Add to a foil lined sheet pan in a single layer.



Brush the potato slices with olive oil, then sprinkle on ranch seasoning and black pepper.
Flip over each potato, and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with ranch seasoning and black pepper.



Bake the potatoes for 20 mins.
As the potatoes bake, fry the bacon in a frying pan. Drain on paper towels and cool. Once cool, crumble the bacon and set aside.


After 20 mins, turn the oven up to 375 degrees F and flip each potato slice over. Bake for an additional 15 mins

Remove the potatoes from the oven and turn the oven up to 425 degrees F.

Top each potato slice with cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven for 5 mins or until the cheese is melted.
Serve hot/warm with sour cream.



Sour Cream Dip options
Add 1 tsp of smoked paprika to 1/3 cup sour cream for an extra kick.
Add 1 tbsp of ranch seasoning to 1/3 cup sour cream for a tangy dip.

Loaded Potato Bites
These Loaded Potato Bites make for a fantastic appetizer - plus, its seasoned sour cream dipping sauce really elevates its flavor.
Ingredients
- 2-3 large Russet Potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 packet Ranch seasoning
- 1-2 tsp black pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup 4-cheese Mexican or Italian blend
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Paprika for garnishing, optional
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Next, slice each potato to 1/2 inch thickness. Add to a foil lined baking sheet.
- Brush the potato slices with olive oil, then sprinkle on ranch seasoning and black pepper.
- Flip over each potato, and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with ranch and black pepper.
- Bake the potatoes for 20 mins.
- As the potatoes bake, fry the bacon and allow to drain on paper toweling and cool. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- After 20 mins, turn the oven up to 375 degrees F and flip each piece over. Bake for an additional 15 mins at the higher temperature.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and turn the oven up to 425 degrees F.
- Top each popper with cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to oven for 5 mins.
- Serve hot/warm with sour cream.
- For sour cream options, add 1 tsp of smoked paprika to 1/3 cup sour cream for an extra kick or add 1 tbsp of ranch seasoning to 1/3 cup sour cream for a tangy dip.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 644mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 17g
Nutrition info included as a guide. No guarantees are made that the information is accurate.
