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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Potatoes:
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
- Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Season Potatoes:
- In a large bowl, toss the potato rounds with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until they are evenly coated.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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