Here’s an easy, crispy, crowd-pleasing snack: Cheesy Baked Potato Rounds—golden on the outside, soft inside, and loaded with melted cheese.
🥔🧀 Cheesy Baked Potato Rounds
🧾 Ingredients
- 3–4 medium potatoes (washed, skin on)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Optional toppings:
- Chopped parsley or green onions
- Sour cream
- Crispy bacon bits
- Chili flakes
🍳 Instructions
1. Prep potatoes
- Slice potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- Pat dry (this helps them crisp up)
2. Season
- Toss slices with olive oil/butter
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
- Mix well so every slice is coated
3. Bake (first round)
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Place slices on a lined baking tray (don’t overlap)
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway
- They should be golden and slightly crispy
4. Add cheese
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on each round
- Return to oven for 5–7 minutes until melted and bubbly
5. Finish & serve
- Add toppings like parsley, sour cream, or bacon
- Serve hot and crispy
🥔 Result
You get a delicious baked snack version of Baked Potato—crispy edges, soft center, and gooey cheese in every bite.
💡 Tips
- Use starchy potatoes (like Russet) for crispier edges
- Don’t overcrowd the tray—airflow = crispiness
- Flip carefully to avoid breaking slices
- For extra crunch, broil 1–2 minutes at the end
If you want, I can also make:
- Air fryer version (even faster)
- Loaded “nacho-style” potato rounds
- Or spicy peri-peri cheesy version 🌶️
