Cheesy Sausage Potato Slices
Crispy potato rounds topped with savory Italian sausage and melted cheddar cheese, enhanced by optional fresh toppings. A delicious appetizer or snack, perfect for sharing at gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheat to 400°F (200°C)
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 brush for applying olive oil
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 large potatoes sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb 450 g Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream optional
- 2 to 3 green onions sliced (optional)
- Bacon bits optional
- Fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the potato slices with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly crispy.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and top each potato slice with cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optionally, garnish the potato slices with sour cream, green onions, bacon bits, and fresh parsley.
- Serve the cheesy sausage potato slices warm.
Notes
- Slice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Use smoked sausage for extra flavor.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end to crisp cheese edges.