This fun and light mini spinach and artichoke stuffed potatoes recipe is perfect for cocktail parties at any time of the year!
Having family around for the holidays is one of the best times to test new recipes for the blog. Many opinions in one short period of time. If a big plate of appetizers that goes from full to empty in five minutes flat is any indicator, I’d say that these mini stuffed potatoes were a hit! Or they were ravenous because I promised them leftover turkey sandwiches at noon and it was 1pm when these potatoes arrived. I’ll opt for the first reason.
For this recipe, I cooked, scooped out and filled my favorite Creamer potatoes with a lightened version of the always-popular spinach artichoke dip. A cheesy dip inside of natural sweet and perfectly creamy potatoes…what’s not to like?!
The preparation takes a bit of time because you’re scooping out the potatoes before filling them. This is a good time to put the family to work! Set up an assembly line. One person cuts off the top, the next person scoops and the last person fills. These little guys will be done in no time!
While these appetizers are best straight out of the oven, they’re also pretty darn good when served at room temperature. So, if they sit out on the hors d’oeuvres table for a few minutes before your guests get to them, they will still taste great!
The Little Potato Company Creamer potatoes come in so many varietals, as well as a choice of preparations, which constantly inspires me to come up with new ways to use them. They easily wipe out any perception of potatoes being boring.
For this recipe, I tried out the microwave ready little potatoes, which are ready in just five minutes and come in four different flavor combinations. The garlic parsley version is what I used for this recipe, but any of the other flavors would work just as well.
If you’ve never heard the story of how the Little Potato Company came to be, be sure to check out their new video, which tells the tale of a father and daughter determined to come up with the best tasting potatoes, starting with just a small plot of land in Alberta.
Mini Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound package Little Potato Co. microwave ready potatoes
- 4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese Neufchatel, softened
- 1/3 cup 1 1/4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup frozen defrosted & squeezed chopped spinach
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cook the Little Potato Company potatoes as directed on the package. Let the potatoes rest until cool enough to handle.
- In the meantime, stir together the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, yogurt, Parmesan cheese, garlic, artichokes, spinach, cayenne pepper and salt until combined.
- Using a small, sharp knife, cut a small slice off of the bottom of each potato so that they sit flat. Cut a small circle out of the top of each potato, then scoop out some of the flesh with a ¼ teaspoon measure. Reserve the flesh and top for another use.
- Scoop 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each potato. Line up the stuffed potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until the filling is warm and starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclosure: Thank you to The Little Potato Company for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!
Rachel Cooks says
Oh my goodness, what a great change from stuffed mushrooms. I would eat a whole platter of these.
Dara says
Thank you, Rachel! I’m not kidding when I say that the whole platter of these disappeared in less than 10 minutes in my house.
Lisa Sarpolis says
These look fantastic and I am so excited the Sprouts carries them! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Dara says
That’s great, Lisa! I hope you have a chance to try these little guys.
Kim Taylor says
I haven’t tried the Little Potato microwave version yet, but it looks like I need to change that. What a great idea for a New Year’s Eve appetizer!
Dara says
This was my first time using the microwave version and I fell in love with the flavor of the potatoes, as well as with the ease of preparation (5 minutes to cook!)
Shannon says
looks great!
Dara says
Thank you, Shannon!
Sandy says
I’ve never heard of those potatoes.
Dara says
Sandy, they are well worth seeking out. Here’s a link to their store locator.
Stacey L. says
Potatoes and yummy dip…yes please! This sounds so yummy!
Megan | Allergy Free Alaska says
These beauties are such a fabulous idea! Love the addition of the spinach and artichoke!
Liz says
I love little potatoes and this recipe sounds great. Thank you and Happy New Year!
Sue S says
I’ve never seen small microwave potatoes. Nice change up with the spinach and artichoke filling. Will definitely have to give it a try as a holiday appetizer. Happy 2016!!
Mary C. says
Recipe sounds good. Never heard of these potatoes before, but just read their website; definitely something I’d like to try. Thanks for the recipe & info.
Happy New Year!
TidyMom says
oh my word! these would disappear fast at our house. and these potatoes would be perfect any night with dinner.
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming says
yum!!! can’ t go wrong with cheesy potatoes!!
Lisa says
I love their potatoes. I buy the bags at BJ’s nearly every time I go.
Carolynne Timko says
I love these little potatoes and this gluten free recipe only adds to their deliciousness. I’ll be trying this recipe on NY Eve. Thanks and Happy New Year. I’ll be home in Canada the next week and will give this recipe to my sister as well. Thanks
Catherine l. says
Looks like it tastes yummy! It has five favorite ingredients of mine. Greek yogurt, potatoes, spinach, artichokes and garlic.
Catherine l. says
I love potato everything!!!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
Spinach and artichoke dip is one of our favorite things, I love this idea for an appetizer! Everything together in one little bite!
Cassie S says
I do a stuffed twice baked potato (with these tiny potatoes) but I’m getting tired of having the same thing constantly being requested. This is exactly the change up I needed. Great idea Dara!! Thank you!!
Tierney says
This recipe looks great! I’m not sure of these potatoes are available in my area, but I definitely want to try it with regular potatoes. Thanks!
Jana says
These look absolutely delicious. What a fun idea! Can’t wait to try them!
Jeanie says
These sound so yummy and really easy…fun to see something different !!
Katerina @ Diethood says
Oh my gosh! How awesome are these potatoes! And the artichoke spinach mixture inside is be.yond!
[email protected] Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
Oh My Gosh! These look fabulous and need to be at my next party!
john solidakis says
simple and tasty
Amy C. says
This recipe looks so yummy! A simple, yet fancy looking appetizer for New Year’s Eve!
Annette says
The recipe looks beautiful and delicious. I’d have never thought of stuffing them like that. Such a nice presentation.
Manda says
Recipe looks amazing and fun.
sherry klusman says
We have a New Year’s Eve party to go to and need to bring a dish — thanks for this post with the potatoes. Perfect! I would be over joyed to win a gift such as this.
Teri K says
Looks yummy. Great idea for my New Years party. Happy New Years!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
I love everything about these stuffed potatoes! The filling, the flavor and the size! Perfect!
Alison H. says
I love this idea of replacing stuffed mushrooms with potatoes! I am a huge potato fan!
Dana says
These look yummy. I’ve never heard of these potatoes
Dana says
Oh no wonder, they are not available in the great State of Oklahoma
Jenn says
That looks delicious
Kristen says
This sounds really good! I’d make something similar with spinach.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
Crazy good! I’ve got to make these soon!
KIm says
I love this idea! I am always looking for different ways to make spinach artichoke dip!
Steph says
These look good! Maybe add some dill for my hubby!!
Sandy Headtke says
Going on my NYE menu. Looks delicious
Cathy Trochelman says
What is it about spinach artichoke dip that makes it perfect in EVERYTHING!? These look amazing!
David says
Your recipe is the potato version of deviled eggs. I looks delicious and would be a great appetizer.
Carolsue says
This looks like a really yummy recipe. I love artichoke dip AND potatoes!
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Judith says
These look great!
Doris Risner says
Small potatoes actually taste better than the big ones. Thank you for the giveaway!
Mariam says
I bookmarked your recipe, I will try it soon! looks yummy.
Eric says
Recipe looks great and healthy!
Alison says
Such a fun giveaway
Amanda Whitley says
i love spinach and artichoke.. this looks so yummy.
Kimberly C says
They look like stuffed mushrooms but since I can’t eat mushrooms this is a great idea!!
KIm says
Sounds great!
Laura ari says
These look so good. I’d love to try to make them.
Megan says
I made these for a football party yesterday and everyone loved them. It takes a bit of work to hollow out the potatoes, but it was well worth it.
Dara says
I’m so glad to hear that, Megan! It’s hard not to eat a half dozen of them, isn’t it?
Mary Jane George says
Love the little potato company, have tried them all, no favorites, give me any one!.