Description
Baked potato slices with cheese turn simple spuds into crispy, golden rounds crowned with melted cheddar. Ideal for snacking or easy sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Aids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to a precise 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the middle position for even cooking.
- Thoroughly scrub 4 medium potatoes under cool running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Using a sharp knife, slice potatoes into uniform ¼-inch thick rounds so they cook evenly.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large mixing bowl and add 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Drop potato slices into the seasoned oil and gently toss until each slice glistens with the spiced coating.
- Spread potato rounds across a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring no slices overlap or touch each other.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 400°F oven and roast for exactly 25 minutes until edges turn crispy and golden.
- Pull the sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese over the hot potato slices.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, watching carefully until cheese melts completely and starts to bubble.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set slightly.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture.
- Use a mandoline slicer for perfect, thin, and consistent potato rounds if available.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar, parmesan, or a blend for unique flavor profiles.
- For a crispy finish, pat potato slices dry with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg