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These Cheesy Baked Potato Rounds are crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and absolutely loaded with cheese. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or party bite.
🧀 Cheesy Baked Potato Rounds
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
Ingredients
- 3–4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, bacon bits, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Preheat to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Slice potatoes
Wash and slice potatoes into ¼-inch rounds. No need to peel. - Season
Toss rounds with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. - First bake
Arrange potato slices in a single layer.
Bake 20 minutes, flip, then bake 10 minutes more until lightly golden. - Add cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheese and Parmesan over each round. - Final bake
Return to oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. - Serve
Garnish with green onions or bacon bits. Serve hot with sour cream or ranch.
🔥 Crispy Upgrade Tips
- Soak potato slices in cold water for 20 minutes, then dry well (extra crisp!)
- Use convection bake or air fryer if you have it
- Finish with a 1–2 minute broil for browned cheese
🌶️ Flavor Variations
- Loaded: cheese + bacon + chives
- Spicy: pepper jack + jalapeños
- Garlic Parm: garlic butter + extra Parmesan
- Herb: rosemary or thyme sprinkled before baking
If you want, I can give you an air fryer version, a TikTok-style viral method, or a one-pan dinner version with sausage or chicken 🥔🔥
