Description
Loaded Baked Potato Slides are a delicious and easy appetizer or side dish featuring thinly sliced russet potatoes baked to tender perfection, topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. Served with a dollop of sour cream, these tasty bites are perfect for entertaining or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
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Potatoes and Seasoning
- 3 russet potatoes (washed and scrubbed well)
- 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tbsp oil (olive oil, vegetable oil, or cooking oil of choice)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 5 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Sour Cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the potato slices evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil and spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice Potatoes: Carefully cut the russet potatoes into ½ inch thick slices, keeping the thickness consistent so they cook evenly.
- Arrange Potatoes: Lay out the potato slices on the baking sheet with small spaces between each slice for proper air circulation.
- Season Slices: Brush both sides of each potato slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly on top.
- Bake Potato Slices: Bake the slices in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then flip each slice and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Adjust Oven Temperature: Remove the potatoes from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350°F to prepare for melting the cheese and crisping toppings.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the baked potato slices, then return the baking sheet to the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish: Remove from oven and transfer the loaded potato slides to a serving platter. Sprinkle chopped green onions evenly over the top for freshness and color.
- Serve: Serve warm with sour cream on the side if desired, and enjoy these delicious loaded baked potato slides!
Notes
- Make sure potato slices are uniform in thickness to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese such as mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Bacon can be replaced with vegetarian bacon for a vegetarian twist, but this will affect the diet classification.
- Optional sour cream adds a creamy contrast to the loaded potato slices.
- Leftover slices can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best results.
