Are any of you obsessed with potatoes like we are?!
Loaded potato rounds are one of our favorite ways to make potatoes. We make them as an appetizer and dip them in sour cream, but these would also be great as a side dish. Either way, they are a HUGE hit with the family.
We love that they are also so simple and quick (ready in 20 minutes). Thin red potato slices bake up with melty Monterey Jack and cheddar, plenty of bacon, and a sprinkle of garlic salt for big flavor in every bite.
Perfect for potato lovers and every occasion, we definitely think you need to give these a try! You will thank us later.
For another delicious potato appetizer, try our Smashed Potatoes.
Why we think you’ll love them:
- Dip away. You can dip these little rounds in any kind of dressing or dip, but sour cream works great too!
- For all occasion. This is an easy appetizer or side for the potato-lover. It’s delicious! Plus, it scales easily for potlucks, parties, and weeknights.
- Just 20 minutes. Slice and bake, these are ready to dip and eat in no time!
Potato Rounds Ingredients
- Red potatoes (4 medium): Hold their shape, bake tender inside, and crisp nicely at the edges. The potatoes can be sliced the day before and stored in cold water in the fridge until you’re ready to boil them.
- Butter, melted (1 tablespoon): Helps the rounds brown and adds rich flavor.
- Garlic salt with parsley flakes (to taste): Seasons quickly and gives a savory, herby finish.
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled (5 slices): Adds smoky, salty crunch that makes these irresistible. Use packaged bacon crumbles or cook Bacon in the Oven. Turkey bacon or even sausage crumbles can be used.
- Monterey Jack, shredded (½ cup): Melts creamy for that gooey pull.
- Cheddar, shredded (½ cup): Brings sharp, tangy flavor and helps the tops brown.
- Sour cream, for dipping: Cool, creamy contrast for every crunchy bite.
How to Make Baked Potato Rounds
PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash 4 medium red potatoes and slice potatoes into thin rounds, about ¼-inch thick. (Thicker rounds won’t crisp up well, but too thin and they can’t support all the toppings.)
- Place potato rounds in a pot filled with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until just tender. Do not overboil! Drain and pat dry potatoes.
ASSEMBLE. Place foil on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Place rounds on the pan in a single layer. Brush lightly with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle on garlic salt to taste.
Evenly sprinkle on ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 5 slices cooked crumbled bacon pieces.
BAKE. Bake for 12-14 minutes and serve with sour cream.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Slice evenly at ¼ inch so rounds cook at the same rate and crisp without burning.
- Parboil just 3 to 4 minutes as written, drain well, and pat dry for maximum crisp.
- For extra crunch, bake on a wire rack set over the sheet pan or flip the rounds at the 10 minute mark.
- Season while hot, a light sprinkle of garlic salt right out of the oven sticks best.
- Make ahead, parboil and dry the slices, then refrigerate up to 24 hours; bake from cold adding a few minutes; reheat leftovers at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes.
Potato Rounds
Ingredients
- 4 medium red potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Begin by washing potatoes and slicing into thin rounds (about ¼-inch thick).
- Place potatoes in a pot filled with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain and pat dry potatoes.
- Place foil on a baking pan and spray with cooking spray. Place potatoes on pan. Brush lightly with melted butter.
- Sprinkle on garlic salt, cheeses and crumbled bacon pieces.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes and serve with sour cream. ENJOY!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Assemble the potato rounds a few hours ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge until you’re ready to bake them.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven until they are warmed through.
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This recipe was first published October, 2015.
Ever tried in air fryer?
I haven’t made these in an air fryer, but this is what I would try: Lightly coat the sliced potatoes with oil and season. Place in a single layer at 400°F for about 15–18 minutes (until tender and crisp). Add toppings and fry another 1–2 minutes to melt the cheese.
If you try it, let us know how it worked.
You say use pre cooked bacon bits to avoid stinking up the house…after a comment like that I have to rethink staying a member of this page………
Haha! Well, we do love us some bacon! But I know not everyone cares for the smell or the grease, so precooked is an alternative option for anyone who feels that way! 🙂
This recipe is so good. All 5 of my kids loved it, and the husband too!
Yay! I’m so glad to hear the recipe was a hit!
My husband and I used Turkey Bacon to make these Baked Potato rounds recipe. We also used an Italian style cheese mixture. An for the dipping sauce we used a Ranch dressing and Sour cream. It was excellent! Thanks for the idea.
You’re welcome! That sounds delicious. I’m so glad you loved the recipe!
These were so good, thank you for sharing
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
My granddaughters LOVED helping me making these. So simple and fun yet filling! I highly would recommend giving these baked potato rounds a try! With a nice dallop of sour cream on the side! Yum!
These are so yummy, easy, and fun to make! The kids love them! Perfect for a party as a pick up snack or as a fun side to a meal!
Easy and tasty to make!
This is one of our new favorite to go recipes. I can make it up earlier, cover with foil, and pop in the oven last minute. And perfect for my vegetarian friends 1/2 bacon/1/2 smoked paprika for extra flavor. And I love that it can be served right off the sheet!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing what you do!
I made these potatoes and my family loved them. I am making them again for them.
Happy to know your family likes them! Thank you for letting me know!
Cant wait to try these!!! Question though? Do you Add cooked bacon to the skins, or Let the bacon bake in the oven? Thank you!
I sprinkle on cooked bacon pieces in step 5. Sure hope you like them!
These were so easy to make and fast if your bacon is already cooked. We all loved them!
That’s one reason we love them! Glad you liked them, too! Thank you!
Just made this recipe tonight. These potatoes are delish. My husband and mY teenage boys could not stop eating them. All i can say is yum and i will definitely be Making them again. Thank you.
Glad to share 🙂 I am happy they liked them! Thank you for trying them!
A perfect little side dish with all the right ingredients. Easy to do.
I love that these are CUSTOMIZable so I can use our favorite baked potato toppings. Makes the perfect APPETIZER!
The flavor was to die for! My entire family gobbled these up. Next time I will be doubling the recipe!
What a great idea!! My kids love baked potatoes, but they never finish them, because they are too big. These are the perfect size!
I love that these are individual potato slices!! I never want to east a whole potato, so this is the way to do it!! Easy & super tasty!
Can’t wait to try these!!! About how many people would you say this recipe feeds?
It depends on how much or how big the serving is, but you could feed a family of 4-6. I hope that helps!
These look these are on my list!
We usually have the full size stuffed spuds loaded with with our the ever popular cheese and Bacon.
Maybe I’ll get cooking now 🙂
You’ll love them! I’d love to hear what you think 🙂
Once this are cooked, could you freeze this for a later date. If so how long do you think they would last in the freezer? Great recipes.
Thank you so much!! I personally haven’t tried freezing, so I’m not sure how long they’d last or if they’d be ok. One way to find out 😉
Just made the potato rounds, added diced onions on top also, they were great!
Yay!! So glad you liked them and thank you for sharing!!
Oh my, these look insane!
Trying ASAP. Perfect party snack too
Thanks for sharing 🙂
They are delicious!! They would make a great party snack!! Let me know what you think!
I actually went home and made these last night haha.
We don’t have monteray jack cheese in Aus, so I substituted for what we call ‘tasty cheese’ which is basically just a sharp cheddar.
Also made a small add on of my own which is Jalepeno salsa. Finely diced Jalapenos, butter pickles, red onion, coriander and raspberry vinegar.
This recipe is a winner 🙂
That sounds delicious!! Thank you for giving them a try. I love what you added!
Im taking these to a party. Do i warm them up there, or bake at home, and serve over room temp
I’d warm them up there. They taste better when they’re warm. 😉
This looks like a crowd-please so I’m hoping to try this recipe on Saturday for a football party! Could you clarify the cooking time? The recipe says to cook for 3-4 minutes in water. Are the potatoes added while the water is cold? And, since it takes a while to boil a large pot of water, I want to make sure that the 3-4 minutes is from the time the water starts boiling? I don’t want to over-cook the potatoes! 🙂 Thanks! ~Tammy
These are my absolute favorite appetizer, side dish, main course… 😀 Thank you for the shout out! xo
Of course, Katerina!! They are now a new favorite!! Thanks for the recipe because we’ll be making it a ton more now. 🙂
I’m also obsessed with loaded potatoes, so I’m loving this recipe! These look so good!!
We hadn’t tried them before until recently. Seriously, so good! Thanks for stopping by! 😀
Potatoes are one of my favorite comfort foods ever! These seriously look amazing!
Right there with you – potatoes are the BEST! Thanks for stopping by. 😉
The perfect little bite for us potato lovers! These would be great for a get-together!
Agreed! Thanks for stopping by, Trish. XO
Your trip sounds like it was amazing, but I know what you mean about it being hard to be away from the kids! Your potatoes look delish! I’m always looking for new recipes to liven them up!
Always hard to be away from the kids. 😉 Thanks for stopping by, Sara!! 😀
Genius, why didn’t I think of this!!
Obsessed with potatoes?! I am pretty sure my husband would only eat potatoes if he could (maybe he is a giant potato under all that skin!) He would love these, and so would I! Cannot wait to give them a go!
I know!! Potatoes are the BEST! Thanks for stopping by. 😉