These are some serious potato skins!

My poor vegetarian husband never gets to enjoy loaded potato skins at gatherings because they are always topped with bacon.

Last week we attended a party that had potato skins, and once again, Darryl was so disappointed he couldn’t have any. To cheer him up, I decided to whip these for a fun treat for him and the girls.

I made one batch with vegetarian MorningStar Farms Veggie Bacon Strips & one with our favorite Trader Joe’s Bacon. This appetizer is such a crowd pleaser and is very easy to make. Hope you enjoy!

Loaded Baked Potato Rounds

First preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thinly slice potatoes (about 1/8 of an inch). Place slices in cold, salted water. Bring potatoes to a boil and then cover for 4-5 minutes. Carefully drain, and transfer potatoes to a paper-towel lined plate and pat to dry.
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray foil with cooking spray. Lay potato slices close together and spray lightly with additional cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste. Finally, sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese & bacon. Bake 10-14 minutes in preheated oven until cheese is melted & bubbly.

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Loaded Baked Potato Rounds (with vegetarian option)

These Loaded Baked Potato Rounds can also be made vegetarian. This recipe is easy to make and is a family favorite side dish.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Serves:

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Ingredients

1-2 large russet potatoes scrubbed well
cooking spray
1 Cup shredded colby jack
3 slices of your favorite bacon cooked and crumbled
salt and pepper
chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

First preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thinly slice potatoes (about 1/8 of an inch). Place slices in cold, salted water. Bring potatoes to a boil and then cover for 4-5 minutes. Carefully drain, and transfer potatoes to a paper-towel lined plate and pat to dry.
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray foil with cooking spray. Lay potato slices close together and spray lightly with additional cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste. Finally, sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese & bacon. Bake 10-14 minutes in preheated oven until cheese is melted & bubbly.

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