PrintLoaded Potato Skins
Crispy baked potato skins filled with cheese, bacon, and toppings, perfect for game day or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 65 min
- Total Time: 80 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub potatoes and pat dry. Pierce with a fork.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
- Brush skins with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes until crispy.
- Sprinkle cheese and bacon inside each skin. Bake for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes after adding cheese.
- Make ahead: Prepare skins and store in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.
- Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes after filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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