Loaded Potato Skins
Crispy russet shells filled with melted cheddar, smoky bacon, cool sour cream, and bright green onions, making it a perfect appetizer or snack.
- 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
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes under running water and poke each a few times with a fork.
- Rub each potato with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45–60 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Let the potatoes cool for 10–15 minutes, then cut each in half lengthwise and scoop out about 2 tablespoons of flesh from each half.
- Brush the inside of each shell with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and return to the oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove the shells and fill each with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon.
- Return to the oven for 5–8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap bacon for smoked paprika-roasted chickpeas or tempeh bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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