Potato Skin Poppers
Crispy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible, Potato Skin Poppers are the ultimate bite-sized appetizer or snack to elevate any gathering. Made with tender russet potatoes baked to perfection, these poppers are scooped, seasoned, and crisped until golden before being loaded with melted cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a dollop of tangy sour cream. A sprinkle of fresh green onions adds the perfect finishing touch to these savory delights. Ideal for game days, parties, or casual family nights, this recipe is easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and delivers maximum flavor in every bite. Whether you're indulging on your own or sharing with others, Potato Skin Poppers are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Small russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork.
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife. Remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes until they can be handled.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato inside the skin. Reserve the scooped-out potato flesh for another use (e.g., mashed potatoes).
Brush the inside of each potato skin with a little more olive oil, then sprinkle with the remaining salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Place the potato skins back onto the baking sheet, hollow side up, and bake for 7-10 minutes until the edges are crisp.
Remove the skins from the oven and fill each skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Once the skins are out of the oven, top each with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Potato Skin Poppers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1128 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1055 mg | 22% | |
*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.
