Loaded Potato Skins
Deliciously crispy loaded potato skins filled with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, perfect for gatherings and movie nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C).
- Clean your russet potatoes and prick them several times with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- Cool the potatoes for a few minutes, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh.
- Brush insides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Return the skins to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until crispy.
- Fill each skin with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Melt the cheese by baking for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with sour cream and green onions, then serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispy skins, broil for the last minute or two, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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