Description
Crispy Loaded Potato Slices bring comfort and flavor to your dining table with minimal effort. Home cooks can savor this simple yet irresistible dish that delivers maximum satisfaction in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 Russet Potatoes
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese
- 3 slices Cooked Bacon, cut into chunks
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) Melted Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish Ingredients:
- Fine-cut chives or green onion
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400℉ (200℃). Cook bacon on medium-low heat until slightly underdone, then set aside to cool and chop into chunks.
- Cut potatoes into uniform rounds approximately ½ to ¾ inch thick, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and apply non-stick spray to prevent potato slices from adhering during baking.
- Melt butter and thoroughly brush onto both sides of potato slices, ensuring complete coverage. Season with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Roast potato slices for 30 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers become tender.
- Remove potatoes from oven and generously top with shredded cheese, crispy bacon chunks, and freshly chopped chives.
- Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and create a bubbling, appetizing surface.
Notes
- Make bacon slightly under-crispy during initial cooking since it will continue crisping in the oven, preventing burnt edges and ensuring perfect texture.
- Slice potatoes uniformly between ½ to ¾ inch thick to guarantee even cooking and sturdy base for toppings, avoiding fragile or unevenly cooked slices.
- Use non-stick foil and generous butter coating to create crispy golden exterior and prevent sticking, enhancing overall potato slice experience.
- Consider dietary modifications by substituting bacon with turkey bacon, veggie bacon, or omitting entirely for vegetarian versions, maintaining delicious core recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg