Cheesy Potato Skins
Cheesy Potato Skins are a popular appetizer made from hollowed-out baked potato shells, typically filled with melted cheese, crispy bacon bits, and green onions. Originating in the United States, they are a staple of casual dining, sports bars, and pub food culture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the potato and fat from the cheese and bacon, with a moderate amount of protein. A typical serving of two to three skins can range from 300 to 500 calories, providing calcium and potassium but often with high sodium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Calcium | 210 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Per 4 potato skins (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they exemplify the American 'waste-not' approach to comfort food, transforming potato peels into a sought-after dish. Nutritionally, they are a classic example of a high-energy, indulgent food often associated with social gatherings and game-day celebrations.
