Potato Skins with Cheese and Bacon
Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with irresistible flavor, these Potato Skins with Cheese and Bacon are the ultimate appetizer or snack for any occasion. Featuring perfectly baked russet potatoes, scooped and crisped to golden perfection, each skin is generously filled with gooey shredded cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a dollop of creamy sour cream. A sprinkle of fresh green onions adds a burst of color and flavor that ties everything together. This easy-to-follow recipe combines classic comfort food with a gourmet touch, making it a standout hit for game days, parties, or casual family dinners. Ready in just over an hour and simple to customize, these loaded potato skins are guaranteed to wow your taste buds! Keywords: potato skins, cheese and bacon, game day snacks, loaded potato skins recipe, easy appetizer.
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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 cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork and rub them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle them with a pinch of salt.
Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool until they are safe to handle (about 10 minutes).
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch of potato attached to the skin. Reserve the scooped-out potato flesh for another use, such as mashed potatoes.
Brush the inside and outside of each potato skin with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, skin-side down, and bake in the oven for 10 minutes until they start to crisp up.
Remove the potato skins from the oven and sprinkle each one with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
Top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 971 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 996 mg | 21% | |
*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.
