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Loaded Potato Wedges are the perfect game day or party appetizer. Tender potatoes loaded with bacon, cheese and drizzled with rich sour cream. A winner for any occasion!
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Loaded Potato Wedges take center stage at any party or game day event in our family. They’re the perfect little bite sized appetizer for tail gate parties, game nights, just about any occasion! We also make a big batch of these for dinner sometimes and serve them with a green salad. These potatoes are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, covered with melted cheese, crisp crumbly bacon and cool, tangy sour cream. Everything you love about a baked potato in bite size form.
Ingredients in Loaded Potato Wedges
- small russet potatoes
- oil
- Johnny’s Seasoning Salt or any kind of seasoning salt
- shredded cheddar cheese
- bacon – cooked and crumbled
- sour cream
- chives or italian seasoning
Tips & Suggestions for Perfect Potato Wedges
- Pick the perfect potato! We love good Idaho russets for this recipe but you could use Yukon golds if that’s what you have on hand.
- Line a baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil. This is a necessary step to keep the potatoes from sticking and burning on the pan.
- Be sure to use good cheese! We love Tillamook brand which just melts and tastes so much better than anything else we’ve tried.
- Speaking of cheese, it is totally worth the extra work to buy a brick and shred it yourself. Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t have the same strong flavor and is coated so it doesn’t clump together, which doesn’t allow for proper melting.
- You can use pre-packaged crumbled bags of bacon (not bacon bits!) but I also recommend cooking and crumbling your own bacon. It just tastes better.
- Cool off all that cheese and bacon with delicious, rich sour cream. I like to spoon some into a sandwich bag, cut a small hole in one corner, and pipe it out like frosting so it looks pretty. You can also serve the sour cream on the side for dipping.
- Not a sour cream fan? These potato wedges taste delicious with ranch dressing too!
- Garnish these potato wedges with a sprinkle of chives.
Fun and Creative Variations
When it comes to loaded potato wedges, the possibilities for delicious variations are practically endless. Here are some creative ideas to try:
- Chili Cheese Loaded Wedges: Spoon your favorite chili over the potato wedges, then generously sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, sliced jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Mexican-Inspired Loaded Wedges: Top the potato wedges with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and sour cream.
- BBQ Pulled Pork Wedges: Pile on tender pulled pork, tangy barbecue sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of cilantro for a smoky and savory combination.
- Greek-Style Loaded Wedges: Layer on crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, diced cucumbers, chopped red onions, and a drizzle of tzatziki sauce.
- Buffalo Chicken Loaded Wedges: Toss the potato wedges in buffalo sauce, then top with shredded buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumbles, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
- Tex-Mex Loaded Wedges: Combine seasoned ground beef or turkey with black beans, corn kernels, diced avocado, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and a squeeze of lime for a Tex-Mex twist.
- Breakfast Loaded Wedges: Create a breakfast-inspired version by topping the wedges with scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of salsa or sour cream.
- Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Wedges: Sauté thinly sliced steak with bell peppers and onions, then layer on provolone or Cheez Whiz, and finish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can top potato wedges with a large variety of things like ground beef, salsa, guacamole, and cheese to do them nacho style. You can keep it simple with some parmesan cheese and spices or do them them loaded with cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions. There’s no wrong way to enjoy some delicious potato wedges!
Either they were cooked at too low of a temperature or they weren’t tossed in cooking oil before baking in the oven. It also helps to soak your potato wedges in cold water before baking.
In the air fryer reduce cook time to just 20 minutes at 400 degrees, tossing potatoes every 5 minutes. Then top with your cheese and bacon and cook for one more minute.
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How to Make Loaded Potato Wedges
Loaded Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 5 small potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons oil
- 2 Tablespoons Johnny’s Seasoning Salt or any kind of seasoning salt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons chives or italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes well, slice into wedges and place in a large plastic bag or in a large bowl.
- Add a little oil and toss to coat then transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet with the skin side down.
- Sprinkle potatoes generously with seasoning salt. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes (or until cooked through and golden brown). Do not stir while cooking.
- Sprinkle on cheese and crumbled bacon and bake for 2 more minutes, just long enough for the cheese to melt.
- Drizzle sour cream over the top and sprinkle with chives or italian seasoning.
Notes
Recipe Tips:
- Pick the perfect potato! We love good Idaho russets for this recipe but you could use Yukon golds if that’s what you have on hand.
- Line a baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil. This is a necessary step to keep the potatoes from sticking and burning on the pan.
- Be sure to use good cheese! We love Tillamook brand which just melts and tastes so much better than anything else we’ve tried.
- Speaking of cheese, it is totally worth the extra work to buy a brick and shred it yourself. Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t have the same strong flavor and is coated so it doesn’t clump together, which doesn’t allow for proper melting.
- You can use pre-packaged crumbled bags of bacon (not bacon bits!) but I also recommend cooking and crumbling your own bacon. It just tastes better.
- Cool off all that cheese and bacon with delicious, rich sour cream. I like to spoon some into a sandwich bag, cut a small hole in one corner, and pipe it out like frosting so it looks pretty. You can also serve the sour cream on the side for dipping.
- Not a sour cream fan? These potato wedges taste delicious with ranch dressing too!
- Garnish these potato wedges with a sprinkle of chives.
These were crispy potato perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
So addicting and so delicious! The family loves this recipe and always a great snack!
Talk about addicting & delicious! They are loaded with everything we love!
I love this recipe. My husband loves it too. It’s always requested at my house.
My husband will love these, I am going to make them today they look wonderful cant wait!