Loaded Country-Style Potatoes

Loaded Country-Style Potatoes

🧾 Ingredients:

• 4–5 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), diced into chunks
• 2–3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika (smoked if you have it)
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

For loading:

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4–5 strips cooked beef or turkey bacon (crumbled)
• 2–3 green onions (chopped)
• ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• Optional: jalapeños, chili flakes, or sautéed mushrooms

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven
   Set to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray.
2. Season the potatoes
   Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast until crispy
   Spread in a single layer and bake for 30–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
4. Add toppings
   Remove from oven, sprinkle cheese and bacon over the hot potatoes.
5. Melt & finish
   Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
6. Serve loaded
   Top with sour cream, green onions, and any extras you like.

💡 Tips:

• For extra crispiness, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 20 minutes, then dry well before baking.
• Use an air fryer for faster results (about 15–20 minutes).
• Add cooked ground beef or shredded chicken to turn it into a full meal.