Couch Potatoes
Transform your snack game with "Couch Potatoes"! This indulgent recipe for twice-baked potato skins delivers crispy edges, gooey melted cheddar, and the irresistible crunch of crumbled bacon, all finished with a dollop of creamy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh green onions. Perfect for game day, movie nights, or laid-back gatherings, these loaded potato skins pack the ultimate combination of savory flavors and textures. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and customizable toppings, this easy-to-make snack is sure to become a household favorite. Perfectly crispy and oozing with cheesy goodness, "Couch Potatoes" is the definition of comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup (shredded) Cheddar cheese
- 4 slices (crumbled) Cooked bacon
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (sliced) Green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub the potatoes clean under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes, or until they are cool enough to handle.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and use a spoon to carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch of potato attached to the skin.
Brush the potato skins with olive oil on both the inside and outside, then sprinkle them evenly with salt and pepper.
Place the potato skins cut-side down on a baking sheet and return to the oven for 10 minutes to crisp up.
Flip the potato skins over and divide the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly among them.
Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the potato skins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
Serve warm and enjoy your Couch Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.3 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 4087 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.6 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.3 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 822 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 7259 mg | 154% | |
*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.
