Loaded Wedges

Name: Loaded Wedges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: • 12 slices bacon, cooked crisp (reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat) • 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes • 1 tablespoon melted butter • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded • 4 ounces Manchego cheese, shredded • 2 medium scallions diced • Sour cream for garnish

7 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

Classic but flavor full.

Updated at: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:01:41 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories717.5 kcal (36%)

Total Fat52 g (74%)

Carbs33.9 g (13%)

Sugars2.3 g (3%)

Protein27.4 g (55%)

Sodium1464 mg (73%)

Fiber4.1 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

12 slicesbacon

cooked crisp, reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat

2 poundsall-purpose potatoes

1 tablespoonbutter

1 teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoongarlic powder

¼ teaspoonsmoked paprika

4 ouncessharp cheddar cheese

4 ouncesManchego cheese

2scallions

Sour cream

for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Prep the potatoes Wash and cut 2 pounds potatoes into wedges or bite-sized chunks. No need to peel unless you want a softer finish.

Step 2

Toss potatoes with 1 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tbsp reserved bacon fat. Mix well so everything is coated evenly.

Step 3

Spread on a tray (don’t overcrowd). Bake at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway. Goal: crispy outside, soft inside.

Step 4

Prepare toppings while baking Cook 12 slices bacon until crispy, then chop. Shred 4 oz cheddar + 4 oz Manchego. Dice 2 scallions.

Step 5

Assemble Once potatoes are done, transfer to a serving dish or leave in tray. Sprinkle over cheese and bacon

Step 6

Melt & finish Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts.

Step 7

Garnish & serve Top with scallions and sour cream. Serve immediately.