Loaded Potato Skins
Crispy, cheesy, and utterly addictive, these Loaded Potato Skins are the ultimate appetizer or snack for game days, parties, or casual gatherings. Made from perfectly baked Russet potatoes, each skin is scooped and brushed with butter for golden edges, then filled with gooey melted cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a pop of fresh green onions. A dollop of tangy sour cream tops off these irresistible bites for the perfect balance of flavors. With their crunchy texture and savory filling, these potato skins are a crowd-pleasing classic that’s easy to make and sure to disappear fast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Russet Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 6 slices Cooked Bacon, crumbled
- 3 stalks Green Onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork.
Rub the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the skins are crisp and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes, or until they are cool enough to handle.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch of potato attached to the skin. Reserve the scooped potato flesh for another use, like mashed potatoes.
Brush the potato skins on both sides with melted butter and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
Sprinkle the potato skins with salt and black pepper. Return them to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are crisp.
Remove the potato skins from the oven and fill them with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions.
Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream on each potato skin or on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.3 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.5 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 4684 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.1 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 101.5 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1599 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 7555 mg | 161% | |
*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.
