Description
Loaded Baked Potato Rounds are crispy, buttery potato slices topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and fresh green onions. They make a perfect snack or appetizer for game day or any casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Rounds
- 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 russet potatoes clean and slice each into about 1/2 inch thick rounds. There is no need to peel them.
- Arrange and season: Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil. Brush each potato round on both sides with the melted butter, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake potato rounds: Place the potato rounds on the cookie sheet and bake for 35 minutes, flipping them over halfway through to ensure even cooking. The rounds should be fork tender when done.
- Cook bacon: While the potatoes bake, cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until very crispy. Then cool and crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- Add cheese and bacon: When the potato rounds are done, top each round with about 1 tablespoon of grated cheddar cheese and some of the crumbled bacon.
- Melt cheese: Return the topped potato rounds to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese thoroughly.
- Finish and serve: Remove the potato rounds from the oven and add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle the sliced green onion tops on each. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute bacon with turkey bacon or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a bolder flavor.
- Try adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- These rounds are perfect as a game day snack or appetizer for parties.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
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
