Easy Crispy Potato Bites Appetizer

These Crispy Potato Bites are a simple appetizer to make for parties, game day or even an after school snack.

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They are fully loaded, made with thin slices of oven baked potatoes topped with melted cheese, ranch dressing dip, homemade bacon bits, and green onions.

INGREDIENTS

– Bacon – Russet Potatoes – Bacon Grease – Garlic Salt – Cheddar Cheese Full Ingredients

Cut bacon into ½" pieces. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the bacon. Saute the bacon bits for 5-8 minutes, or until the bacon is sizzling and crispy.

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Use a slotted spoon and transfer the bacon bits to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Save the bacon grease.

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Wash potatoes and cut 1/8" thick slices to make potato rounds. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and lay the sliced potato rounds in a single layer on the baking sheets.

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Brush potatoes with melted bacon grease (or cooking oil) on both sides, then season with garlic salt.

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Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for about 45 minutes (flipped halfway through) or until potato rounds are lightly golden brown and cooked through.

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