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Description
Crispy potato wedges piled high with melted cheese, bacon, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for game days, parties, or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss potato wedges with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Spread the potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with crumbled bacon and chopped chives or green onions.
- Serve immediately with your favorite optional toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispy wedges, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before drying and tossing with oil.
- You can also make these in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite cheeses and toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg