My favorite type of food to serve at parties is easy to throw together, but looks and tastes amazing. These Baked Potato Nachos are just that! Football season is just around the corner, and this recipe is the perfect appetizer for game day!
These Baked Potato Nachos have been a hit for many years here on A Savory Feast, especially during football season! This is a great appetizer to serve on game day. It’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Finger food is always a winner for a party, and it’s even better when it’s covered with cheese and bacon! You can’t lose with this appetizer.
Plus, while these Baked Potato Nachos might not be labeled as “health food,” they aren’t as bad for you as most appetizers are.
These nachos feed a crowd, and you can easily double the recipe without much extra effort if you have a bigger party.
How to Prep These Nachos Ahead of Time
When I am getting ready for a party, I like to be able to get as much prep work done earlier in the day, so that I don’t get stressed out with a bunch of stuff to do right before the party starts.
I sliced up the potatoes a few hours ahead of time and did the first 30 minutes of baking. Then I covered them with foil and let them sit until shortly before the party started. I also chopped the chives and put them in a container in the fridge, and cooked the bacon, chopped it up and placed it in a separate container in the fridge.
About 15 minutes before the party started, I sprinkled the toppings on the potato slices and stuck them in the oven. When the guests arrived, the nachos were ready to serve!
Baked Potato Nachos
My favorite type of food to serve at parties is easy to throw together, but looks and tastes amazing. These Baked Potato Nachos are just that! Football season is just around the corner, and this recipe is the perfect appetizer for game day!
Ingredients
- 8-10 baby red potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- Olive Oil
- Sea Salt
- Garlic Powder
- 2 cups of cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 strips of bacon, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place the potato rounds in a single layer on the pan (it's ok if they overlap slightly, but not too much).
- Brush both sides of the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping once.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cheese, bacon and chives. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
This recipe was originally published on A Savory Feast in January, 2015. The pictures and some of the text were updated on August 31, 2017 but the recipe remains the same.
What is your favorite appetizer to serve at a party?
Anna @ The Beauty Section says
These look so good! Potatoes are one of my favorite things ever, plus with cheese and all those other toppings!! Delish!! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
I am a fan of potatoes, too. And pretty much anything is good when it’s smothered in cheese and bacon!
Sandy says
Thank you so much for joining us at Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. You post has been pinned.
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks, Sandy! Have a great week.
Becca Davis says
Yum! I try to do as much prep before a party too. Great recipe for hosting or for bringing an appetizer to someone else!
Jenna Brussee says
It makes the whole getting ready process so much less stressful!
Purfylle says
I am huge fan of potatoes and this looks devine!
Jenna Brussee says
Thank you! You will love this recipe. It’s super easy to make, too.
Christie says
This looks so yummy to me! Thanks so much for linking up at the Totally Terrific Tuesday Link Party. I hope you stop by again tonight at 10pm to show us what you’ve been up to this week. It’s so much fun partying with you!
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks for stopping by, Christie! I am excited to link up this week.