Print

Easy Loaded Potato Skins Recipe

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

These Easy Loaded Potato Skins are crispy, cheesy, and packed with bacon and green onions, making them the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish. Perfect for parties, game day, or a fun weeknight treat.

Ingredients

  • 4 large Russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions or chives, sliced
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or ranch seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes and pierce with a fork.
  2. Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45–50 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool slightly.
  3. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato inside the skin.
  4. Brush both sides of potato skins with olive oil or melted butter. Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or paprika.
  5. Place skins cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and bake cut-side up for another 10 minutes until crispy.
  6. Remove from oven. Sprinkle cheese and bacon into each skin.
  7. Return to oven for 5–7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Top with sour cream and sliced green onions or chives. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Bake potato skins cut-side down first for crispier edges.
  • You can prep the potatoes ahead and store the skins in the fridge until ready to fill and bake.
  • Save scooped potato flesh for mashed potatoes or soup.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/easy-loaded-potato-skins-recipe/