Loaded Potato Rounds with Cheddar and Bacon
Crispy potato rounds topped with melted cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, and fresh scallions for a savory, crowd-pleasing snack or side dish.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes, unpeeled
- 1 bag shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tub sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 bunch fresh green scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon bits (or halal non-pork alternative)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch rounds without peeling
- Brush both sides of potato rounds with melted butter
- Arrange potato rounds on a baking sheet in a single layer and sprinkle salt and pepper
- Bake for 20 minutes then flip slices to cook the other side
- Continue baking for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and turkey bacon bits over each round
- Bake 2-3 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden
- Top with chopped scallions and serve warm with sour cream for dipping
Notes
Cut uniform rounds for even baking
Use halal turkey bacon as a safe alternative to pork-based bacon
Freeze unbaked rounds on a parchment-lined sheet before stacking for easier storage
Use halal turkey bacon as a safe alternative to pork-based bacon
Freeze unbaked rounds on a parchment-lined sheet before stacking for easier storage