Cheesy Bacon Oven Chips with Chipotle Ranch Sauce

Posted by Credit: vittlesandbits.blogspot.com/ on Feb 8th 2022

Everyone knows that the goodies we make for the Super Bowl are just as important as the game itself.  Check out this easy Cheesy Bacon Oven Chips recipe to add to the feast.

The dipping sauce is a perfect complement to these chips, but if you don't like spicy dips, start with just a tiny bit of cayenne (or none) and adjust from there.  Also, feel free to use more cheese and/or bacon to your taste. 

Cheesy Bacon Oven Chips

• 1 large, uniformly-shaped russet potato, scrubbed well and sliced into 1/8" rounds*
• cooking spray
• 3/4 C. shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 T. crumbled bacon (about 2 slices) - Use real bacon bits, no fakin' bacon.
• chopped parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring sliced potatoes to a boil in cold, salted water to cover for 5 minutes. Carefully drain, and transfer slices to a paper-towel lined countertop or cutting board. Pat to dry.

Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray, and lay out potato slices so they are overlapping on it. Spray lightly with additional cooking spray, then sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese & bacon. 

Bake 12-14 minutes in preheated oven until cheese is melted & bubbly. Serve with chipotle ranch sauce (recipe below). Serves 2.

*You can use 2 medium-sized potatoes rather than 1 large. Also, I like to leave the skin on but you can peel the potatoes if you prefer.

Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce

• 1 T. ranch dressing
• 3 T. sour cream
• 1/4 t. chipotle chili powder
• 1/8 t. cayenne (adjust more or less depending on how spicy you want).
• 1/8 t. salt
• 1/8 t. garlic powder

Place all ingredients in a small bowl, and stir to combine. Refrigerate any leftovers.