Ranch Style Potato Skins

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor, Ranch Style Potato Skins are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack. These golden-brown Russet potato halves are baked to perfection, brushed with olive oil for a delightful crunch, and seasoned with savory ranch seasoning mix for an irresistible twist. Each potato skin is topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of fresh green onions, creating the perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Whether you're hosting a game day party or simply craving comfort food, these potato skins are quick to prepare and completely customizable. Serve them hot with a dollop of cool, tangy sour cream for dipping and watch them disappear in no time!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce each one with a fork several times.

3. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.

4. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool enough to handle, about 10-15 minutes.

5. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin. Save the scooped-out potato for another use, such as mashed potatoes.

6. Brush the inside and outside of the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

7. Return the potato skins to a baking sheet, cut-side down, and bake for 7-10 minutes to crisp up the outside.

8. Flip the potato skins over and sprinkle the insides with ranch seasoning mix, then evenly distribute the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over each one.

9. Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. Remove the potato skins from the oven and sprinkle them with sliced green onions.

11. Serve immediately with sour cream on the side for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (195.0g)

Calories		342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		17.0 g	22%
	Saturated Fat	7.8 g	39%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		41 mg	14%
Sodium		766 mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate		33.7 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	2.1 g	8%
	Total Sugars	2.0 g
Protein		13.1 g	26%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		191 mg	15%
Iron		1.0 mg	5%
Potassium		813 mg	17%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1222 cal (44.9%%)

Protein: 420 cal (15.5%%)

Carbs: 1078 cal (39.6%%)