LOADED BAKED POTATO ROUNDS

HOW TO MAKE LOADED BAKED POTATO ROUNDS

Loaded Baked Potato Rounds - Baked potato slices topped with crunchy bacon and melty cheese!

Ingredients

4 medium sized red potatoes or new potatoes , washed, sliced into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick (I use a mandolin to cut even rounds)
olive oil
sea salt
freshly ground peppercorns
5 to 6 strips of bacon , cooked until crisp, crumbled
shredded monterey jack cheese
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)

Instructions

· Preheat oven to 375.

· Line a baking pan with aluminum foil, grease lightly with baking spray and set aside.

· Put the sliced potatoes in a pot filled with water and bring to a boil; cover and continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until fork tender.

· Drain potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels.

· Place the potatoes on the baking sheet.

· Brush the potatoes with olive oil and season with sea salt and fresh ground peppercorns.

· Layer the bacon pieces and cheeses on top of each potato slice.

· Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

· Serve with a side of sour cream.