Potato Skins Recipe
American · Appetizer · 90 min total
Crispy, cheesy potato skins loaded with bacon, sour cream, and green onions – a classic appetizer perfect for parties or game day.
15
min prep
min prep
75
min cook
min cook
6
servings
servings
320
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 6 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes and pierce several times with a fork.
- Bake potatoes directly on oven rack for 50-60 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch thick shell. Reserve flesh for another use.
- Brush potato skins inside and out with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place skins cut-side up on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, then flip and bake another 10 minutes until crisp.
- Flip skins cut-side up again. Sprinkle cheese and bacon inside each skin.
- Bake 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top each skin with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with green onions. Serve hot.
Tips
- For extra crispiness, bake skins an additional 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Leftover potato flesh can be used for mashed potatoes or potato soup.
- Customize with toppings like jalapeños, chili, or guacamole.
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