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Potato Skins Recipe

Potato Skins Recipe

Crispy baked potato shells filled with melted cheese, bacon, and topped with sour cream and green onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ½ cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Wash potatoes, pierce with a fork, and bake for 45–50 minutes until tender.
  3. Cut potatoes in half and scoop out most of the flesh.
  4. Brush skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake skins for 10 minutes, flip, then bake another 10 minutes until crispy.
  6. Fill with cheese and bacon and bake 5 minutes until melted.
  7. Top with green onions and sour cream.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Leave a thin layer of potato inside the skins.
  • Bake twice for the crispiest texture.
  • Add jalapeños for a spicy version.
  • Best served fresh and hot.