Loaded Baked Potato Rounds

If comfort food is what you are after, with the implication that it be cheesy and easy to share, then say hello to your new favorite recipe, Loaded Baked Potato Rounds. I whip this out whenever I want a quick fix for something that pleases even the most indifferent mob. They are crisp on the surface and melt into soft potato goodness on the inside with loads of cheese, bacon, and sour cream on top. Honestly, it tastes like loaded mini baked potatoes encased in just-the-size-to-pop-in-your-mouth-kind-of-goodness.

What are Loaded Baked Potato Rounds All About?

Also…..Thick slices of potato are baked till golden brown, loaded with melting cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, and sour cream. Crunchy on the outside and very cheesy on the inside, these Loaded Baked Potato Rounds are the ideal comfort food. Basically, they are potato skins minus the hassle! Great for parties, game nights, or simply when you’re feeling guilty.

Ingredients

For the potato rounds

• 3 large russet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder

For the toppings

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 3 tbsp sour cream
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Instructions

1. Oven-ready – Preheat to 400°F (200 degrees Celsius). Use parchment paper to line a baking tray.
2. Slice potatoes — Cut potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds.
3. Season — Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Bake — Put on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Flip and bake for 15 more minutes until golden and crisp.
5. Top with cheese – Add Cheddar on the top of those rounds and bake about 3-5 minutes until melted.
6. Add toppings – Take it out of the oven, sprinkle with bacon, give a dollop of sour cream, and finish with green onions.

Storage Tips

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the oven or air fryer so they can still be crispy. Do not leave them in the microwave that long; it makes them mushy.

Serving Suggestions

• This can be included in an appetizer course during game night side dishes.
• Complements very well with grilled chicken or go really hearty on steak and serve as a side.
• For something extra, add a drizzle of ranch or spicy mayo.

Pro Tips for Variations

• Use for spicy kick, pepper jack in place of cheddar.
• Great for a lightened version with turkey bacon or plant-based bacon.
• Add jalapenos or hot sauce for extra heat.

FAQs

Q1: Can I make these ahead of time?

Of course! Bake all the rounds, store them, and reheat with the toppings right before serving.

Q2: Can I make this vegetarian?

Definitely—simply omit the bacon or replace it with some other vegetarian form of goodness.

Q3: What kind of potatoes are best to use?

You get a really crispy surface with russets, but Yukon golds will also work well.

Q4: Can I prepare this recipe in the air fryer?

Sure, air fry this at 375°F for about 15-18 minutes, flipping midway.

Try It!

Loaded Baked Potato Rounds: Pure simplicity, satisfaction, and a great deal of addiction; crunchiness plus chees, they are good for sharing if you like, or not- I won’t judge! It’s one of those very easysnacksk or side dishes to prepare in a pinch; when you need something really easy, give these a try because they disappear quickly.