Baked Potato Skins Recipe
Delight your guests with these crispy and cheesy Baked Potato Skins. Loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions, they make a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 potato skins 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potato Skins:
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Prepare Potatoes: Scrub potatoes clean, prick with a fork, and bake for 45–50 minutes until tender. Let cool, then scoop out most of the flesh.
- Crisp Skins: Brush skins with oil, season, bake, fill with cheese and bacon, and bake until cheese melts.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle with green onions and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- Save potato flesh for other recipes.
- Customize with jalapeños, tomatoes, or ranch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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