Baked Potato Slices with Cheese and Bacon

You can find tons of baked potato slices with cheese and bacon recipes on the internet, but this one is different. That’s because it uses minimal ingredients to give out a perfect blend of flavors. And have I mentioned how easily you could prepare this dish?

Cooking is an art. So, you must do it with all of your heart!

While this recipe is simple, you must follow each step carefully to bring out the blast of flavors that I’m talking about. Honestly, I’m not flaunting my recipe, but each time I’ve prepared it, everyone has simply loved it.

But what makes this recipe so delicious and special? Well, instead of regular baked potatoes that have plain flavors, this one is loaded with cheese and, yes, bacon. Plus, the other ingredients in this recipe make it a perfect appetizer and snack.

So, whether you are calling over your friends for a little get-together or you are going to your friend’s place, baked potato slices with cheese and bacon will always be your savior. It is pretty easy to make this recipe, and certainly, you will not have to spend your whole day in the kitchen.

Below are the instructions.

Delicious Baked Potato Slices with Cheese and Bacon

These baked potato slices with cheese bacon are an easy way to impress your guests without staying in the kitchen for long hours.

This recipe has been passed down through generations. My mother used to make this baked potato for my siblings and me. And now, it came down to us. So, there’s so much love in this recipe.

The secret to making delicious baked potato slices with cheese and bacon is to bake the potatoes to golden perfection. And with each bite, the cheese should melt in the mouth.

There may have come many modifications to this recipe. But I honestly love this version because it does come with the hassle of adding ingredients. Also, the items that go into the preparation can be found at home. That means this delicious dish is budget-friendly.

Compared with regular baked potatoes, this baked potato with cheese and bacon requires a few extra steps. But believe me, the results are outstanding. In fact, once you have prepared it, you would want to prepare it again and again.

Steps To Make Crisp and Cheesy Baked Potato Slices with Cheese and Bacon

I have divided the steps into different parts to help you easily execute the dish and match the flavors. So, follow them thoroughly and bake the magic yourself.

Step One

Step one is mainly about preparation. Start by taking 2 potatoes and cleaning them under running water. Remember that you are not supposed to peel the potatoes.

Then dice the potatoes properly. Try not to dice them too small because the potatoes might not hold many flavors.

After that, take a large mixing bowl. Transfer the diced potato into the bowl. Add pepper, olive oil, salt, and diced potatoes. Mix everything till combined.

Step Two

It is where the actual baking is done. Take a baking tray and cover it with parchment paper. Then arrange the salt and pepper coated potato slice on the baking tray.

Before putting the tray into the oven, preheat it. Then bake the sliced potatoes at 350 F or 180 C degrees for about 25 minutes.

Once the potatoes are baked, take them out, and sprinkle grated cheese to add the cheesy flavor to the potatoes. Put the tray back into the oven and let it bake for another 10 minutes.

Step Three

Transfer the potatoes to a plate. Once they baked. Then add cooked bacon pieces on the potatoes and enjoy it with your friends or family.

Key Notes:

• Make sure to check the baked potatoes with a fork or knife before adding cheese. If the potatoes are still not baked, let them sit in the oven for a couple of minutes.
• If you don’t have bacon or don’t want to add bacon, there is an alternative. You can sprinkle steamed broccoli on the baked potatoes.
• For cooking the bacon strips perfectly, you must place the strips on a large pan over low heat. After that Cook from both sides until it turned crispy.
• To make the potato slices extra crispy, broil them in the oven. Be careful, and you don’t want the potatoes to burn.

Which Potatoes Should You Choose for Baking?

Usually, people choose starchy potatoes like Idaho potatoes and russet potatoes for perfect baking. Do not Use any other potatoes. These potatoes are best for roasting or mashing.

What Else Can I Add with Bacon?

You can surely add boiled broccoli instead of bacon. But this is not it. You can add any of your favorite toppings like bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, chipotle peppers, hot peppers, or any other thing.

How To Serve Baked Potato Slices with Cheese and Bacon?

It’s a side dish, which you can pair with a big meaty entree.

How to Refrigerate Baked Potato Slices with Cheese?

want to refrigerate the baked potatoes, let them cool completely. Then shift them to an airtight container.

Do not refrigerate the baked potatoes slices with any toppings. 

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Serving: 3-4 people
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Equipment 

• Large mixing bowl 
• Parchment paper
• Oven tray

Ingredients 

• 2 lb. diced potatoes 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• Salt and pepper to taste 
• 2 cups shredded cheese 
• 2 oz. cooked bacon until crispy

Instruction 

1. Combine the diced potatoes, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl to taste. 
2. Mix until combined and arrange the potato slices to a baking tray lined with a piece of parchment paper. 
3. Bake in an already heated oven at 350 F or 180 C degrees for about 25 minutes. 
4. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for additional 10 minutes. 
5. In the end, just right before serving, sprinkle with cooked bacon pieces. 
6. Enjoy.

Note: To bring out an extra blast of flavors, try this recipe with sweet potatoes instead of regular ones.

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