These Loaded Baked Potato Slices are made with just 5 simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep, making them the perfect easy dinner or party appetizer. Customize the toppings for each person, serve them nacho-style, and enjoy a delicious meal or snack that everyone will love. Whether as a side, game day dish, or main course, these crispy, cheesy potato slices are sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters!
Original post: March 2014 | Updated: February 2021 and February 2025
Why This Recipe Works
- Made with just 5 simple ingredients and only requiring a few minutes of prep!
- Although this recipe makes a great appetizer, I make these loaded baked potato slices for dinner often. We each have our own unique topping preferences, so I customize the pan and serve the entire thing for dinner. It is the perfect easy dinner that you don’t even need to plate. Dig in nacho-style!
- It goes without saying that they also make delicious little finger foods for a party, as well.
- Whether this recipe is a side dish, a game day party dish or the main dish, you and your people will enjoy every bite!
- Even the pickiest eater will devour these loaded potato slices.
Recipe Ingredients
Potatoes – Cut regular sized red potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Replace with Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes or small russet potatoes if desired.
You will need 3-4 potatoes, depending on the size.
Olive oil – Any variety of oil can be used, as well as melted butter.
Salt – Sea salt is my favorite, but any variety will work.
Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese makes these potato skins ooey gooey, but feel free to replace cheddar with any variety of melty cheese such as mozzarella, gorgonzola, provolone or Monterrey Jack cheese.
Bacon – Approximately 8 strips of cooked and chopped crispy bacon makes just the perfect amount for these crispy potatoes.
How To Make Loaded Baked Potato Slices
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Place potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the tops and brush to coat. Place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 3
Remove from oven dab with a paper towel to remove excess oil, if desired. Top with cheese and crumbled bacon.
Bake for another 5 minutes, or until cheese melts. Serve warm, finger-food style.
Recipe Notes
- Serve with a side of sour cream, other favorite toppings or your favorite dipping sauce!
- These are great cold or reheated the next day too, so refrigerate leftover potato slices!
- Swap out toppings with other toppings of your choice such as broccoli, cauliflower, sausage, chicken, green onions or tomatoes.
How To Thinly Slice Potatoes
Cut potato rounds to 1/4-inch thickness with a sharp knife before baking. Either use a sharp chef knife or a mandoline for cutting.
Toppings for Baked Potatoes
- Gorgonzola, Cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese
- Buffalo sauce
- Herbs such as chives, paprika, Italian seasoning, oregano or basil
- Dollop of sour cream
- Salsa
- Ranch dressing
- Caramelized onions
- Leeks or green onions
- Chickpeas and curry powder
- Leftover BBQ chicken or pork
- Bacon pieces
- Freshly ground black pepper
How To Store Loaded Baked Potato Slices
Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Loaded Baked Potato Slices Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 red potatoes cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 strips bacon cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the tops and brush to coat. Place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with cheese and bacon. Bake for another 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Serve warm, finger-food style.
Notes
- Serve with a side of sour cream, other favorite toppings or your favorite dipping sauce!
- These are great cold or reheated the next day too, so refrigerate leftover potato slices!
- Swap out toppings with other toppings of your choice such as broccoli, cauliflower, sausage, chicken, green onions or tomatoes.
Haven’t tried these yet but plan to for Thanksgiving! For reheating any leftovers, what temperature would you recommend?
Thanks!!:)
If you have an airfryer, I’d try at 350 for 6-8 minutes but if you throw them in the oven, leave them in a bit longer, like 15 minutes.
Thanks Megan!