Crispy Potato Skins
Baked Potato Skins have a crispy outer shell that is loaded with a cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion combination. These potatoes are everyones favorite appetizer or side dish!
Servings: 8 Potato Skins
Ingredients
- 4 small russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and chopped bacon pieces
- 2 sliced green onions
- ranch or sour cream for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash and scrub 4 small russet potatoes, then prick them with a fork. Bake for an hour or until tender. You can also cook each potato in the microwave for 5 minutes. Let the potatoes cool to the touch.
- Cut the potatoes in half. Scoop out the insides of the potatoes, leaving about ¼ inch along the sides. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, skin side up, and brush them with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season them with salt and pepperr.
- Bake for about 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes to the other side and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until they start looking golden brown.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and divide the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly between the 8 potato skins. Sprinkle the cheese on top of each potato skin and return them back to the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Top with ½ cup cooked and chopped bacon pieces, 2 sliced green onions, and ranch or sour cream for serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 1mg
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