Super Easy Potatoe Skins
Crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly indulgent, these Super Easy Potato Skins are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack! Made with hearty russet potatoes, each skin is brushed with olive oil, seasoned to perfection, and baked until golden and crispy. Filled to the brim with melted cheddar cheese, smoky bacon crumbles, and finished with tangy sour cream and fresh green onions, these loaded potato skins deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just about an hour with minimal prep time, they’re perfect for game days, casual gatherings, or as a fun weeknight treat. Plus, with a quick and easy preparation process, you’ll enjoy restaurant-quality potato skins from the comfort of your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Pierce each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape, then place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes, or until they’re cool enough to handle.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and use a spoon to carefully scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato flesh around the edges. (Save the scooped-out potato for another use, like mashed potatoes!)
Brush the potato skins inside and out with olive oil, then sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
Place the potato halves cut side down on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Flip the skins over and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until crispy.
Remove the skins from the oven and fill each one with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Transfer the potato skins to a serving plate and top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 887 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1514 mg | 32% | |
*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.
