Hello, Cheesy Bacon Oven Chips. Where have you been all of my life? The perfect mix of bacon, cheese, and potatoes! Plus they can be made as an appetizer too! They are unbelievably perfect for watching football. The kids love that they can eat them with their fingers, and I love that they aren’t fried!
Ingredients:
1 large or 2 medium russet potato, washed and sliced into ⅛” rounds
Nonstick cooking spray
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Colby jack, cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
Bacon, cooked and chopped into bits
¼ cup chopped parsley, chives or scallions, (optional)
Salt, to taste
Creamy Ranch Dipping Sauce:
1 Tablespoon Ranch dressing
¼ cup sour cream
1 tsp chili powder
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
After slicing the potatoes, soak them in water. Drain, and lay out individual potato slices on a paper-towel. Pat slices dry with another layer of paper towels (
Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray. Lay out potato slices about ½ inch from each other (not overlapping) and lightly coat with additional cooking spray.
Sprinkle each slice with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
Bake 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with salt. Allow chips to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Creamy Ranch Dipping Sauce:
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve with potatoes
YEP….that’s it!
courtesy of: http://afewshortcuts.com/2013/10/cheesy-bacon-oven-chips/
