📝 Description
Crispy golden potato rounds topped with melted cheddar cheese, smoky crispy bacon, and creamy sour cream. This easy, cheesy side dish is packed with flavor and perfect for family dinners, parties, or game day! 🧀🥓
🛒 Ingredients
- 5 medium russet potatoes, washed
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and dry the potatoes, then slice them into rounds about ½ inch thick.
- Season the Potatoes
Place the potato rounds in a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange and Bake
Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
- Add the Cheese and Bacon
Remove the potatoes from the oven. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled crispy bacon generously over each potato round.
- Melt the Cheese
Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 3–5 minutes, until the cheddar is completely melted and bubbly.
- Add the Finishing Touches
Transfer the loaded potato rounds to a serving plate. Top with a generous spoonful of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
⏱️ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4–6
- Course: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
- Cooking Method: Oven-Baked
💡 Tips for the Best Potato Rounds
- Slice potatoes evenly so they cook at the same speed.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to help them become crispy.
- Cook bacon until extra crispy for the best texture.
- Add sour cream just before serving.
- For extra flavor, add a little ranch seasoning or a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
❤️ Serving Suggestion
Serve warm alongside grilled chicken, burgers, steak, or your favorite dipping sauce. These cheesy bacon potato rounds are always a crowd favorite!