Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
  • Sour cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare Potatoes:
    • Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
    • Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  3. Season Potatoes:
    • In a large bowl, toss the potato rounds with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until they are evenly coated.
  4. Bake Potatoes:
    • Arrange the potato rounds in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
  5. Add Cheese:
    • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the potato rounds.
    • Add bacon bits on top if desired.
    • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve:
    • Remove the potato rounds from the oven and transfer them to a serving plate.
    • Sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired.
    • Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream on the side for dipping.

These cheesy baked potato rounds are perfect for any occasion, whether a casual family dinner or a fun party snack. The combination of crispy potatoes melted cheese, and optional toppings like bacon and green onions will surely be a crowd-pleaser!

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By lsijk

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