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American Potato Skins Recipe

American · Appetizer · 95 min total

Crispy potato skins loaded with melted cheddar, bacon, and green onions, served with sour cream and chives.

Ingredients

• 8 small russet potatoes (about 4 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes and prick with a fork. Bake directly on oven rack for 50-60 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly.
2. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch thick shell. Reserve flesh for another use.
3. Brush both sides of potato skins with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place skins cut-side up on a baking sheet.
4. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip and bake another 10 minutes until crisp.
5. Sprinkle cheese and bacon inside skins. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
6. Top with green onions. Serve with sour cream and chives.

Tips

• For extra crispiness, bake skins an additional 5 minutes after flipping.
• Leftover potato flesh can be used for mashed potatoes or potato soup.
• Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.

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