Restaurant Style Potato Skins
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate appetizer with these irresistible Restaurant Style Potato Skins! Perfectly crispy Russet potato shells are loaded with melted cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a decadent bite every time. Baked to golden perfection and seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper, these potato skins strike the perfect balance between crunchy and creamy. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or craving a savory snack, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers all the flavors of your favorite restaurant classic right from your own kitchen. Don’t forget to serve with a dollop of sour cream for that extra creamy touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and let them cool enough to handle.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside of each potato half, leaving about 1/4 inch of the potato flesh attached to the skin. Reserve the scooped-out potato for another use, such as mashed potatoes.
Brush the insides and outsides of the potato skins with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle them with salt and black pepper.
Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, skin-side down. Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes to crisp them up.
Remove the potato skins from the oven. Divide the shredded cheddar cheese evenly among the potato skins, followed by the crumbled bacon.
Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Remove the potato skins from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Serve immediately with sour cream on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.5 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.9 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 217 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 3896 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.2 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 68.8 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1113 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 5152 mg | 110% | |
*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.
