My kids have a newfound love for potato skins. They are such a pain to bake and scoop out the insides, so I found a new way.
Scrub potatoes and slice about 1/2 inch thick. Toss in a bag with oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip after 10 minutes. When finished, top with bacon, cheese, peppers, and anything else you love. Place back in the warm oven until the cheese melts. Serve with ranch, sour cream, green onions,
Cheesy Loaded Potato Skillet Bites
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (choose your favorite colors)
- Optional toppings: green onions, sour cream, ranch dressing
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Prepare Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes thoroughly and slice them into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
- Season and Toss: In a large bowl, toss the potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Arrange the seasoned potato rounds on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, flipping the potato rounds after the first 10 minutes for even cooking.
- Add Toppings: Once the potatoes are golden and crispy, remove them from the oven. Sprinkle each round with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and diced bell peppers.
- Melt Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the warm oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Carefully remove the cheesy loaded potato rounds from the oven. Arrange them on a serving platter.
- Garnish: Garnish the loaded potato rounds with chopped green onions and serve with sides of sour cream and ranch dressing.
- Enjoy: Dive into these delicious Cheesy Loaded Potato Skillet Bites with your favorite dipping sauces and toppings.
