Savory Potato Skins
Crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly flavorful, these Savory Potato Skins are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game days, gatherings, or an indulgent snack. Made with hearty Russet potatoes, these golden-baked delights are loaded with gooey cheddar cheese, savory crumbled bacon, and a touch of freshness from finely chopped green onions. Each bite strikes the perfect balance of crispiness and creaminess, especially when topped with a dollop of tangy sour cream. Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is ready in just over an hour and serves up to eight hungry guests. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish, these loaded potato skins are guaranteed to disappear off the plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Cooked bacon
- 2 Green onions
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Scrub the potatoes clean under running water, then pat them dry with a towel.
Using a fork, pierce each potato several times to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place them directly on the oven rack or on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the potatoes for 40-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes, until they are safe to handle.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin. Save the scooped-out potato for another use, such as mashed potatoes or soup.
Brush the hollowed-out skins with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Place the potato skins back on the baking sheet, skin-side down, and bake for 10 minutes at 400°F (200°C), until crispy.
Remove the potato skins from the oven and fill each with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Finely chop the green onions and use them to garnish the potato skins. Top with a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious savory potato skins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.3 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 4019 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.3 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 759 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 4463 mg | 95% | |
*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.
