Description
These Baked Potato Rounds are a delightful appetizer or snack, featuring crispy potato slices topped with melted cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Rounds:
- 3 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss potato rounds with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Arrange potato rounds on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle cheddar cheese and bacon over the rounds. Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve warm with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before patting dry.
- Try using smoked paprika or cayenne for a spicier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
