Cheesy Potato Skins
These cheesy potato skins are the perfect appetizer or game-day snack! Crispy on the outside and loaded with melted cheese, bacon, and sour cream, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Let potatoes cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the potato flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Save the potato flesh for another use (e.g., mashed potatoes).
- Place potato skins on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each potato skin with cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of garlic powder or onion powder to the potato skins before baking. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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