These decadent Loaded Baked Potato Slices take the classic loaded baked potato to new heights. Thick slices of potato are baked until crisp and golden, then piled high with gooey, melted cheddar cheese, savory crumbled bacon, and fresh green onions for a mouthwatering side dish.
Indulgent Ingredients
Making these sensational spuds starts with choosing the right potatoes. Russet potatoes are ideal as they bake up fluffy on the inside with a crispy, golden exterior.
When it comes to cheese, go for a good melting cheddar cheese so it gets all ooey and gooey over the hot potato slices. Pre-shredded works well for even coverage and quick melting.
And you can’t forget the bacon! Fry up some crispy bacon until nice and crispy, then crumble over the potatoes for a smoky, salty crunch.
Finally, fresh green onions provide a pop of color and oniony flavor to balance all that richness.
Oven-Baked Potato Slices
Baking the potato slices is easy. Just slice washed russet potatoes into 3⁄4-inch rounds, brush lightly with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until lightly browned. Then comes the key technique…
Brush the potato slices with the rendered bacon drippings from frying your bacon and bake for 10 more minutes. This gives unbelievable flavor!
Piling On The Toppings
Once baked to crispy, golden perfection, top the potato slices with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled, crispy bacon bits.
Bake just until the cheese melts into gooey deliciousness, about 5 minutes more.
Finish them off with a sprinkling of Italian herb seasoning and chopped green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
Dipping And Serving Suggestions
Cool and tangy sour cream makes the ideal dipping companion to contrast all those hot, rich flavors. Or mix in some chives for extra flair.
These Loaded Baked Potato Slices pair perfectly with hearty mains like steak, chicken, burgers and more. Or enjoy them on their own as a decadent appetizer. No matter how you serve them, this side dish always steals the show!
Loaded Baked Potato Slices Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon vegetable canola or olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
- 2 green onions diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Slice the potatoes into 3⁄4-inch thick rounds.
- Place the potato slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush both sides lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and brush potato slices with bacon drippings. Return to oven and bake 10 minutes more.
- Remove from oven and top potatoes evenly with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake for 5 more minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with Italian herb seasoning and green onions.
- Serve immediately with sour cream for dipping.
Enjoy these insanely delicious Loaded Baked Potato Slices! The crispy browned potato slices smothered in melted cheese, bacon, herbs and onions make an indulgent side to please any crowd.
