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Loaded Baked Potato Nachos

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A quick and easy game day snack featuring crispy thinly sliced baked potatoes topped with melted cheddar, bacon bits, green onions, sour cream, and smoked paprika.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium russet potatoes (about 1.1 lbs), thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
  • ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon bits
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: thinly sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven’s broiler to high and move the oven rack to the upper third (about 5 minutes).
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then slice them about 1/8 inch thick, keeping slices uniform (about 10 minutes).
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 2 minutes).
  4. Fry the potato slices in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp, seasoning with salt and pepper as they cook. Drain on paper towels (10-12 minutes).
  5. Arrange the potato slices on a baking sheet so they slightly overlap, creating a base layer (2 minutes).
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes (1 minute).
  7. Add cooked bacon bits and optional jalapeños evenly over the cheese (1 minute).
  8. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese bubbles and turns golden (3 minutes).
  9. Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and smoked paprika (2 minutes).
  10. Dollop sour cream on top just before serving (1 minute).

Notes

Keep an eye on the broiler step to avoid burning the cheese. Slice potatoes uniformly for even crisping. Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, dust potato slices lightly with almond flour before frying. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese and coconut-based yogurt instead of sour cream.

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