Description
Crispy potato skins are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for game days or cozy nights in. These golden, crunchy delights are filled with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and topped with fresh green onions and tangy sour cream. Not only are they easy to make, but they also allow for customization based on your favorite toppings. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible snack that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and dry the russet potatoes.
- Prick each potato several times with a fork and bake for about 45 minutes until fork-tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then slice in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch around the edges.
- Brush both sides of each potato skin with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Place skins cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- Flip skins over, fill with cheese and bacon bits, then return to oven until cheese melts.
- Top with sour cream and chopped green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potato skins (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg