A Delicious Appetizer: Baked Potato Rounds Topped with Cheese
Tossed with melted cheese and fresh herbs, these appetizer or side dish rounds made of precisely cooked potatoes are simple but very tasty. Perfect for parties or as a side dish, these potato rounds are a cheesy, crispy delight.
Potato Rounds Recipe Ingredients:
A quarter of a dozen large potatoes, peeled and chopped into half-inch rounds
Oil from olives: 2 teaspoons
A teaspoon of sea salt:
Use half a teaspoon of black pepper.
Half a teaspoon of onion powder
Half a teaspoon of paprika
Regarding the Drizzles:
Add 1/2 cup of grated cheese, preferably cheddar, mozzarella, or a combination of the two.
Two teaspoons of chopped fresh parsley
Two tablespoons of chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Turn on the oven and get a baking sheet ready:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Put parchment paper or a little olive oil on a baking sheet to line it.
Peel and chop the potatoes.
The potatoes should be peeled and sliced into rounds that are half an inch thick.
To prepare the potatoes, place them in a big bowl and sprinkle them equally with olive oil, paprika, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Rounds of Potatoes in the Oven:
Spread Out on Baking Pan:
Once the baking sheet is ready, spread out the seasoned potato rounds in a single layer. To ensure consistent cooking, make sure they don’t overlap.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly browned.
Turn over and carry on To make sure all sides of the potato rounds are cooked and browned, turn them over halfway through the baking time.
Season with Cheese:
Cheese Sprinkle: After taking the baking sheet out of the oven, distribute the grated cheese equally over the potato rounds.
Put the baking sheet back in the oven and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Before serving, garnish:
Before topping with fresh herbs, remove baking sheet from oven and let potato rounds to cool slightly. Melt cheese.
For a pop of color and extra flavor, top the potato rounds with chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, chives.
Before serving, move the potato rounds with cheese to a serving tray. Savor while they are still hot.
Methods for Making Cheese-Topped Potato Rounds That Bake Just Right:
Make an Informed Potato Selection: If you’re looking for potatoes with a starchy feel, choose Russet or Yukon Gold.
To get a variety of tastes, try using several types of cheese, such as Gouda, Parmesan, or Monterey Jack.
To make the rounds even crispier, soak the potato slices in cold water for half an hour before baking. Then, blot them dry with paper towels.
For an extra burst of flavor, try serving the potato rounds with ranch dressing, sour cream, or spicy aioli as dipping sauces.
Advantages to Your Diet:
In addition to complex carbs for energy, potatoes are a good source of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber.
Cheese: Rich in protein and calcium, it aids in building and maintaining strong bones and muscles.
Herbs: Chives and fresh parsley are a great way to boost your diet with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, vitamin A, and vitamin K qualities.
Herbs: Chives and fresh parsley are a great way to boost your diet with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, vitamin A, and vitamin K qualities.
