Description
These Baked Potato Rounds are a delightful combination of crispy potato slices topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, these loaded potato bites are easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Rounds:
- 3 medium russet potatoes (washed and sliced into ¼-inch rounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
For Serving:
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Toss the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the potato rounds with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange and bake: Arrange the rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Add toppings: Remove from the oven and sprinkle each round with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Top with green onions and serve warm with sour cream if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of ranch seasoning or a dash of hot sauce before baking.
- You can make these ahead and reheat in a hot oven for 5–7 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
