If you’re craving all the flavors of a loaded baked potato but want something easier (and fun to eat), these Easy Loaded Potato Slices are it. Crispy roasted potato rounds topped with melty cheese, savory bacon crumbles, and fresh chives—this recipe is simple, crowd-pleasing, and perfect as midday snack, side dish, or a last minute game-day appetizer!
Makes 7 servings
You only need a handful of ingredients and minimal prep to make these golden, cheesy potato slices that everyone will devour.
Theses Easy Loaded Potato Slices are naturally gluten-free and make for an easy game day appetizer, midday snack, or side dish!
Why You’ll Love These Loaded Potato Slices
- • Easy to make with simple pantry staples
- • Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside
- • Customizable with your favorite toppings
- • Perfect for weeknight dinners, a game day appetizer, parties, or as a holiday side.
- • All the flavor of a loaded baked potato—but no fork required
What Ingredients Do I Need To Make These?
- Russet potatoes– sliced into rounds
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Salt and pepper
- Shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
- Bacon crumbles
- Fresh chives- finely chopped
- Optional toppings: sour cream, Greek yogurt, green onions, or jalapeños
How Do I Make Easy Loaded Potato Slices?
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the potatoes into even rounds.
Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops with olive oil cooking spray. Season with salt, and pepper.
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through. Remove from oven.
Top with cheese and bacon crumbles and reduce oven heat to 350 degrees, place baking sheet back in to the oven and bake until melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm.
That’s it—simple, satisfying, and seriously delicious.
Serving Ideas
These loaded potato slices are incredibly versatile:
- Add them to a party platter for game day or gatherings
- Pair with a dipping sauce like nonfat Greek yogurt, low fat sour cream, my skinny ranch, or spicy aioli
- Make them a meal by adding extra protein or veggies
- Serve as a side dish with burgers, chicken, or steak
Tips for the Best Potato Slices
- Slice potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate
- Don’t overcrowd the sheet pan—this helps them crisp up
- Broil for the last minute if you want extra bubbly cheese
- Add fresh toppings after baking for the best flavor
Ingredients:
- 3 medium russet potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch slices
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar or Colby cheese
- 5 Tbsp Hormel real bacon bits or 5 slices precooked bacon, cooked and crumbled. I use Hormel precooked bacon from Sam’s Club.
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the potatoes into approximately 1/2-inch slices.
- Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Spray the tops with olive oil cooking spray. Season with salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and crispy, using kitchen tongs flip the potato slices halfway through cooking. Remove from oven.
- Top with cheese and bacon crumbles and reduce oven heat to 350 degrees, place baking sheet back in to the oven and bake until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm.
Makes roughly 7 servings or 35 slices
Serving size is ( 5 slices) servings
2 WW point per serving
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Easy Loaded Potato Slices
If you’re craving all the flavors of a loaded baked potato but want something easier (and more fun to eat), these Easy Loaded Potato Slices are it. Crispy roasted potato rounds topped with melty cheese, savory bacon crumbles, and fresh chives—this recipe is simple, crowd-pleasing, and perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or game-day snack.
Author: thepounddropper.com
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch slices
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar or Colby cheese
- 5 Tbsp Hormel real bacon bits or 5 slices precooked bacon, cooked and crumbled. I use Hormel precooked bacon from Sam’s Club.
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the potatoes into approximately 1/2-inch slices.
- Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Spray the tops with olive oil cooking spray. Season with salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and crispy, using kitchen tongs flip the potato slices halfway through cooking. Remove from oven.
- Top with cheese and bacon crumbles and reduce oven heat to 350 degrees, place baking sheet back in to the oven and bake until melted and bubbly
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm.
Makes roughly 7 servings or 35 slices / Serving size is ( 5 slices) servings
2 WW point per serving
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
7Amount Per Serving: Calories: 91Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 154mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gProtein: 6g
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