Cheesy Bacon Potato Bites

Cheesy Bacon Potato Bites

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
50 min

These cheesy bacon potato bites are the stuff dreams are made of! They're crispy, satisfying, and so good. Serve them at your next gathering and watch them disappear.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold, scrubbed and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 strips cooked bacon (crumbled)
  • 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (optional, for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush the oil mixture onto both sides of each potato slice.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the slices and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy around the edges.

  4. 4

    Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on each slice. Top with crumbled bacon.

  5. 5

    Return the potato slices to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the potato bites with green onions. Serve warm with sour cream or ranch dressing for dipping.