Description
Make these Loaded Baked Potato Skins for your next gathering. They are simple, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser for any party snack time. You will love how easy they are to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium baking potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Prick the potatoes several times with a fork. Bake for about 1 hour, or until soft inside.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly, then slice them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out most of the inside, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell. Keep the shells intact.
- Brush the inside and outside of the potato shells lightly with olive oil.
- Place the shells cut-side up on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Flip the skins over and bake for another 5-7 minutes until they start to crisp.
- Remove from the oven. Fill each skin with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes.
- Top with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the baked potatoes ahead of time to save time.
- Feel free to add other toppings like chives or a dash of hot sauce.
- Make sure the potato shells are dry before brushing with oil for the best crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skins
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Trace
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 25mg