Cheesy Potato Skins
Crispy potato skins loaded with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, garnished with sour cream and green onions for a delicious, savory snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub potatoes thoroughly and pierce each several times with a fork.
- Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then cut each in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the potato flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skins.
- Brush potato skins with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Return skins to the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until crispy.
- Fill each skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the melted butter before brushing the skins.
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