These Loaded Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side dish. Made with bacon cheese and great flavorful seasonings, this recipe is great for dinner!
What ingredients do you need for these loaded roasted potatoes?
Roasted Potatoes Ingredients
baby Yukon gold potatoes quartered
olive oil
salt
pepper
dried parsley
shredded cheddar cheese
bacon, finely chopped (or real bacon bits)
Generally, they are mashed potatoes filled with any combination of butter, sour cream, chopped scallions, shredded cheeses (cheddar, Monterey Jack), bacon pieces and seasonings.
These Loaded Potatoes are easy to make and full of flavor, making them a great weeknight dinner side dish or an impressive addition to any meal.
The potatoes are creamy and perfectly seasoned with chives, oregano, garlic powder and paprika, while the bacon adds a satisfying crunch. The melted cheese completes this comfort food dish.
Loaded potatoes are a great way to use up leftover baked potatoes, as they can be reheated in the oven or microwave. They also freeze well and can be stored for up to 3 months. Simply thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
What are some fun ways to change up this recipe?
This Loaded Potatoes recipe is incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit any taste. Don’t limit yourself to just cheese and bacon – try adding other ingredients like ham, cooked veggies such as bell peppers or mushrooms, jalapenos for a spicy kick, diced onion, chorizo sausage or even chili.
Or you can experiment with different types of cheese. You can also add herbs or spices to the potatoes for a unique flavor.
No matter how you choose to customize your Loaded Potatoes, this recipe is sure to be a hit!
Where can you serve these loaded roasted potatoes?
Loaded Potatoes can be served as a side dish to any type of main course, from burgers and grilled chicken to steaks and seafood. They’re also great for meal prepping or taking on picnics and potlucks. You can even serve them as an appetizer or snack. They’ll definitely be a crowd pleaser!
What are some other amazing potato side dish recipes?
Easy Loaded Roasted Potatoes For An Amazing Side Dish
These delicious cheesy roasted potatoes are a great side dish!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips bacon, finely chopped (or ¼ cup real bacon bits)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Add the potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Spread the potatoes in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes, until the potatoes
are tender and golden brown. - Top the potatoes with cheese and bacon and return to the oven to cook for an additional 10
minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Yield
5Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 328Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 31mgSodium 744mgCarbohydrates 40gFiber 4gSugar 2gProtein 13g
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Sara
Sunday 27th of August 2023
Hello! where is the actual recipe? all I see is the ingredient list!
Nellie
Monday 4th of September 2023
you are absolutely right! Looks like I deleted it during an update and pasted the ingredients by accident! So sorry! The recipe has been updated. but here are the instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 2. Add the potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley to a large bowl. Toss to combine. 3. Spread the potatoes in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown. 4. Top the potatoes with cheese and bacon and return to the oven to cook for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.