Ultimate Loaded Potato Skins
Crispy potato skins stuffed with gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and a dollop of sour cream. Perfect for parties, game days, or as an indulgent snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 potato skins 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry, then pierce each potato a few times with a fork.
- Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Let them cool slightly.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato around the edges. Save the scooped-out potato for another recipe.
- Brush the inside and outside of each potato skin with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Fill each potato skin with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the potato skins from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with green onions.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is gooey and the skins are crispy.
Notes
For extra crispiness, don’t skip the second bake. You can prepare the potato skins in advance and finish baking with toppings just before serving. Repurpose the scooped-out potato flesh for mashed potatoes or soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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