Here’s an easy, crowd-favorite Cheesy Baked Potato Rounds recipe—crispy edges, soft centers, and lots of melty cheese 🥔🧀
🥔 Cheesy Baked Potato Rounds
Ingredients
- 3–4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Colby-Jack)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, bacon bits, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Wash potatoes and slice into ¼-inch rounds. Pat dry.
- Toss potato slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Arrange rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until potatoes are tender and lightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan.
- Return to oven and bake 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions or bacon bits and serve hot.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Use pepper jack for a spicy kick
- Add a dollop of sour cream on top before serving
- Make them extra crispy by broiling 1–2 minutes at the end
- Serve with ranch, garlic aioli, or chipotle mayo for dipping
If you want, I can also give you an air-fryer version, a loaded baked potato style, or a Parmesan-herb crispy version 😄
