Description
Loaded Baked Potato Rounds are crispy, bite-sized potato slices topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and fresh green onions. Perfect as a delicious appetizer or snack for game day or any casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 large russet potatoes, sliced into 1/2" rounds
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- salt
- pepper
Toppings
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 green onions, green parts sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the potato rounds.
- Prepare Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean and slice them into about 1/2 inch thick rounds. There is no need to peel them.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil for easy cleanup and brush each potato round on both sides with the melted butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake Potato Rounds: Arrange the potato rounds on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking. The rounds should become fork tender.
- Cook Bacon: While the potatoes bake, cook the bacon until very crispy. Allow to cool, then crumble into small pieces and set aside.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Once the potato rounds are done baking, top each with about 1 tablespoon of grated cheddar cheese and some crumbled bacon. Return the baking sheet to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the best crisp and tenderness.
- To make this vegetarian, omit the bacon and add extra cheese or chopped veggies.
- For extra crispiness, you can also broil the rounds briefly after adding cheese and bacon.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or spicy mustard for variety.
- Make sure to slice the potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rounds
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 216 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
