Description
These Loaded Baked Potato Rounds are crispy, buttery potato slices topped with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, sour cream, and fresh green onions. Perfect as a game day snack or appetizer, they combine comforting flavors with an easy oven-baked method for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes, sliced into 1/2" rounds
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 green onions, green parts sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
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 them into roughly 1/2 inch thick rounds, leaving the peel on for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Baking Sheet: Line a rimmed cookie sheet with aluminum foil to make cleanup easier and prevent sticking.
- Season Potato Rounds: Brush each potato slice on both sides with melted butter, then season with salt and pepper evenly for flavor.
- Bake Potatoes: Arrange the potato rounds on the baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking until they are fork tender and crispy.
- Cook Bacon: While potatoes bake, cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until very crispy. Let cool, then crumble into small pieces and set aside.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: After baking, top each potato round with about 1 tablespoon of grated cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of crumbled bacon.
- Melt Cheese: Return the potato rounds to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese completely.
- Final Toppings: Remove from oven and add a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onions on each round for a fresh and creamy finish.
- Serve: Serve the loaded baked potato rounds immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the best crispiness and flavor.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- For a spicier version, add a sprinkle of chili powder or paprika before baking.
- Make sure to flip the potato rounds halfway through baking for even cooking.
- These rounds are perfect for game day, parties, or as a fun appetizer.
- To save time, bacon can be baked on a separate sheet in the oven while potatoes are baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potato 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
