Baked Potato Slices
Delicious and easy Baked Potato Slices topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon, perfect as a side or appetizer.
Equipment
- Oven Preheat to 350°F (175°C)
- Baking sheet Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds Russet Potatoes scrubbed clean and sliced into roughly ½ inch rounds
- 1.5 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt preferably kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese medium cheddar
- 5 slices Bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and slice the potatoes into ½ inch rounds, aiming for uniform sizes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the potato slices closely without overlapping. Lightly brush them with olive oil.
- Sprinkle half of the salt and pepper over the slices. Flip the rounds, brush the other side with oil, and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Bake the potatoes in the oven for 15 minutes. Flip each slice and continue baking for an extra 5-10 minutes until tender.
- Take out the baking sheet and top each potato slice with a generous teaspoon of shredded cheese and ¼ teaspoon of crumbled bacon.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve the Cheesy Bacon Potato Rounds as they are or add your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of chives on top before serving.