Description
Loaded Potato Skins are a delightful treat that combines crispy potato skins with melted cheese, savory bacon, and various toppings, making them perfect for gatherings and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes 🥔
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon 🥓
- 1/2 cup sour cream 🍶
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 🌿
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Optional: Additional toppings – jalapeños or diced tomatoes 🌶️🍅
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare the potatoes by washing, piercing, and rubbing with olive oil and salt.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh, leaving a thin layer.
- Brush the insides of the potato skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, adding any optional toppings.
- Return the filled skins to the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, topped with sour cream and chopped green onions.
Notes
- Use large russet potatoes for the best texture.
- Avoid overcooking the potatoes during the initial baking stage.
- Experiment with different toppings for variety.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Loaded Potato Skin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Loaded Potato Skins, Appetizer, Snack, Party Food