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Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy Loaded Potato Skins That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

Enjoy these Loaded Potato Skins that are crispy and filled with cheese, bacon, and sour cream—perfect for your next gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 skins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skins
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes Best choice for crispy skins
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella and Cheddar) Feel free to substitute with other cheese blends
  • 1 cup Bacon Can use turkey bacon for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a good substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chives can be used instead
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for a gourmet touch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
Optional Extras
  • to taste Hot Sauce or Jalapeños For a spicy kick

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • fork
  • spoon
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and poke holes in the Russet potatoes. Bake for 1 hour until tender.
  2. Once cooled, slice each baked potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh.
  3. Switch the oven to broil. Brush the skins with melted butter or olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then broil for 7-8 minutes until crispy.
  4. Fill each skin with sour cream and shredded cheese, then broil again for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  5. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1skinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Loaded Potato Skins are perfect for gatherings, and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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