Potato Skins
Potato Skins are crispy baked potato halves filled with melted cheese, crunchy bacon, and topped with sour cream and green onions. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 potato skins (4 servings)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/3 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub potatoes and prick with a fork. Bake directly on oven rack for 45–60 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Let cool slightly, then slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato.
- Brush inside and outside of each potato half with olive oil or melted butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Flip and bake another 5–7 minutes until crispy.
- Fill each potato skin with cheese and bacon. Return to oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with sour cream and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- Save the scooped-out potato flesh for mashed potatoes or another recipe.
- Brush thoroughly with oil to achieve crispier skins.
- Customize with different toppings like veggies, BBQ meat, or breakfast fillings.
- To freeze, assemble and freeze before baking the final time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potato skins
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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