It’s a dream come true! A Loaded Baked Potato in your finger! We occasionally make these as a main dish because they are fun bites covered with cheesy bacon-topped yumminess. They are also great as a snack or an appetizer for any gathering!
One of the first things I do every morning is peek at the 5-day forecast on my phone. I got very excited when I saw 48 degrees as the projected high for Saturday. Beach weather! People will be strolling all around the Twin Cities wearing t-shirts and shorts. In the meantime, we are all still cooped up inside, watching the snow fall and wishing the ice on our driveways would magically melt as we continue with our “winter eating.” Although typically more of an appetizer, I made these loaded baked potato rounds for dinner the other night. I presented them to the boys as potato chips. “Why are you letting us eat potato chips for dinner, Mom?” Because I’m a super-cool mom. And because they are super yummy!
HOW TO MAKE LOADED BAKED POTATO ROUNDS
This is an easy weeknight meal to put out for your family and best of all its quick and easy!
STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 400.
Start out with a handful of baby red potatoes. They are the perfect size for these rounds.
STEP 2
Slice the potatoes so they are no more than 1/4 inch thick. Place them on a rimmed, parchment-lined baking sheet and brush them with olive oil. Melted butter works here too if you’re not counting calories. Sprinkle some kosher salt over the tops.
STEP 3
Bake them in the oven until they are perfectly browned. Yum! Add your preferred delicious toppings and throw back in the oven to melt and crisp up.
Whether this recipe is a side dish, a game day party dish or the main dish, you’ll enjoy every bite!
NOTES ABOUT LOADED BAKED POTATO ROUNDS
Swap out baby red potatoes for sliced sweet potatoes or Yukon golds.
These are great cold the next day too, so refrigerate leftovers!
Swap out toppings with other toppings of your choice (broccoli, cauliflower, sausage). Or make one pan with a set of flavors and change up the next pan for flavor overload! We can also recommend these great party appetizers: Taco cups are delicious and perfect finger foods as well as Cheesy Olive Bread.
GREAT TOPPINGS IDEAS FOR YOUR LOADED BAKED POTATO ROUNDS
Gorgonzola, Cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese
Buffalo sauce
Sour Cream
Salsa
Caramelized onions
Leeks, green onions or chives
Chickpeas and curry powder
Leftover BBQ chicken or pork
Bacon pieces
Dinner tonight? If you’re looking for something outside the box for dinner, how about NUTELLA CUPCAKES! Or maybe an entire slow cooker full of Spinach Artichoke Dip? If you’re going to snarf down the potatoes but want a great salad, make a Best Chopped Salad so you have room for the overflowing ingredients on each potato round!
OTHER GREAT POTATO RECIPES TO TRY
Are you a huge potato fan? If you can’t get enough of this starchy carb, we want to give you full access to our favorite potato recipes, because we have many to choose from!
Loaded Baked Potato Rounds Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 baby red potatoes sliced into 1/4 in thick rounds
- olive oil for brushing
- kosher salt for sprinkling
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 strips bacon cooked and chopped
- 3 tbsp chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Brush both sides of each potato round with olive oil and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, flipping the rounds halfway.
- Remove from oven and top with cheese, bacon and chives. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve warm, finger-food style.
This is such a brilliant idea! These look so delicious.
Pinning!
Have you ever tried regular/yukon potatoes?
Kelly, Yukon potatoes would be awesome, I'd bet!!
Megan
Have you ever tried sprinkling with ranch?
What is the fixation with Kosher(ing) Salt? yes- it is kosher"ING salt- it is NOT "kosher". One could use salt with iodine, sea salt, any salt- it is ALL KOSHER. I do not think people know what koshering salt is…..the salt known as "kosher" is simply a salt used FOR kosherING- it is not special- maybe less ground!
Hi Clueless! Sprinkling with ranch is an incredible idea!! I'll try this next time!
Megan
Hi Kristin! I was just wanting to let everyone know exactly which type of salt I used for this recipe. I love cooking with kosher salt and it does say "kosher salt" on the box. Thanks for your comment!
Megan
do you cook the potatoes before you slice and bake them?
Nice recipe…liked it so much…will try it, thanks for sharing.
Hi Alicia! Nope, no need to cook the potatoes before you slice them! They will cook right up in the oven!
Megan
Loved this recipe! I made it for some friends and it was the perfect finger food.
These look so incredibly delicious! I can't wait to make em! Thank you for posting this recipie.
The recipe looks fab and I'm going to try them. It's a brilliant idea. One question- Did you mean 1/8" (one eighth) thick round? Certainly not 1/2" (one half) as stated.
Hi Dee Dee! Actually, I probably cut these to about 1/4-inch thickness and changed my recipe to reflect that. I initially wrote that they should be NO thicker than a half of an inch, but a quarter inch is probably a better measure. Thanks for the note! Enjoy the recipe!
Megan
This recipe looks sooooo good AND easy! Definitely will try.
Thanks Megan.
We had friends over last night, and your potatoes were a huge hit! I did not alter the recipe what so ever. Thanks Megan
Make up your mind. The recipe says !/4" thick but the printed version says 1/2". What should it be?
Hello Joyce, thanks for the comment! 1/4-inch thickness is correct! Enjoy the recipe and have a great day!
Megan
I knew these were going to be great as soon as they started to brown, unfortunately I was in a rush and didn’t realize it said parchment paper and I accidentally used tin foil. Needless to say.. they completely stuck. Oh well next time they will be awesome
Oh no, Kerri! If you spray tin foil generously, that should work just fine, too!
Megan
I want to make a bunch of these for a party, do you think it would work out if I cooked them ahead of time and then when everyone arrives throw the toppings on and warm them?
Hi Kristen! Yes, this will totally work! I hope it turns out great!!
Megan
My Husband and I make these every time we send the kid’s to their grandparents! We cook steak, pork chops, or tenderloin and make these and pig out! The ultimate indulgence when the kiddos are away…thanks for such a simple but delicious recipe!
Hi JL! I love it! This is definitely a pig-out food. So glad you and your husband enjoy it! ❤️
Megan