Delicious Cheesy Bacon and Green Onion Potato Skins
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate appetizer with these *Delicious Cheesy Bacon and Green Onion Potato Skins*! Perfectly crispy Russet potato shells are loaded with gooey melted cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a pop of fresh green onion for a flavor-packed bite. These homemade potato skins are oven-baked to golden-brown perfection and topped off with a dollop of creamy sour cream for a mouthwatering finish. Quick to prep in just 15 minutes and ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for game day snacks, parties, or any time you're craving comfort food with a crispy, cheesy twist. Serve them hot and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices Cooked bacon
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub the potatoes clean under water and pat them dry with a towel.
Pierce each potato with a fork a few times and rub them lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
Once cooked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato attached to the skin. Save the scooped-out flesh for another recipe, if desired.
Brush the insides and outsides of the potato skins with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Return the potato skins to the oven, cut side down, and bake for 7 minutes. Flip the skins over and bake for another 5 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Meanwhile, crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and thinly slice the green onions.
Remove the potato skins from the oven and evenly distribute shredded cheddar cheese inside each skin. Top with crumbled bacon.
Return the potato skins to the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Take the potato skins out of the oven and sprinkle sliced green onions over the top.
Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream on each potato skin or on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.7 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.1 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 3993 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.5 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 93.6 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1538 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 6210 mg | 132% | |
*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.
