Baked Potato Skins
Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, these Baked Potato Skins are the ultimate appetizer or snack that will have everyone coming back for more! Perfectly baked Russet potatoes are hollowed out to create the ideal vessel for a delectable combination of melted cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and savory seasonings. Brushed with olive oil and baked until golden and crispy, these potato skins are then topped off with a dollop of creamy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh, vibrant green onions for a truly irresistible finish. Ready in just over an hour and simple to prepare, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for game day, parties, or even a casual weeknight treat. A must-try for potato lovers and fans of loaded appetizers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them with a kitchen towel.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes, or until they’re safe to handle.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch of potato inside the skin. Save the scooped-out flesh for another use, like mashed potatoes.
Brush the potato skins inside and out with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Place the potato skins, cut side down, on a baking sheet and return them to the oven for 7 minutes to crisp up the outside.
Flip the potato skins over and bake them cut side up for another 7 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the potato skins with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.6 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1380 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 838 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
