Description
Loaded Baked Potato Rounds are crispy, buttery potato slices topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and fresh green onions. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack for game day or any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 2 large russet potatoes, sliced into 1/2" rounds
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
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 approximately 1/2-inch thick rounds. Peeling is not necessary.
- Season Potato Rounds: Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil. Brush each potato round on both sides with melted butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the potato rounds on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, flipping them over halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking. They should become fork tender.
- Cook Bacon: While potatoes bake, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until very crispy. Allow to cool, then crumble into small pieces.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: When potato rounds are done baking, top each with about 1 tablespoon of grated cheddar cheese and some crumbled bacon pieces. Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Top and Serve: Remove from oven and add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle the sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the best crispiness and texture.
- For extra crisp rounds, consider using a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow air circulation underneath.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or diced tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Bacon can be swapped for turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- To make it vegetarian, omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions instead.
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
