Loaded Potato Skins
Golden, crispy potato skins filled with melted cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, topped with sour cream and green onions for a comforting and indulgent dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the russet potatoes under running water, then prick each potato several times with a fork and rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 45 minutes.
- Cool the potatoes for a few minutes, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out a portion of the flesh.
- Brush the insides of each potato skin with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Fill each potato skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Melt the cheese by returning the filled potato skins to the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with sour cream and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Customize with toppings like guacamole or different cheeses for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skin
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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