Ranch Style Potato Skins

Crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor, Ranch Style Potato Skins are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack. These golden-brown Russet potato halves are baked to perfection, brushed with olive oil for a delightful crunch, and seasoned with savory ranch seasoning mix for an irresistible twist. Each potato skin is topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of fresh green onions, creating the perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Whether you're hosting a game day party or simply craving comfort food, these potato skins are quick to prepare and completely customizable. Serve them hot with a dollop of cool, tangy sour cream for dipping and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce each one with a fork several times.

Step 3

Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 4

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool enough to handle, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 5

Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin. Save the scooped-out potato for another use, such as mashed potatoes.

Step 6

Brush the inside and outside of the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Return the potato skins to a baking sheet, cut-side down, and bake for 7-10 minutes to crisp up the outside.

Step 8

Flip the potato skins over and sprinkle the insides with ranch seasoning mix, then evenly distribute the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over each one.

Step 9

Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the potato skins from the oven and sprinkle them with sliced green onions.

Step 11

Serve immediately with sour cream on the side for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1676.9 grams (1676.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3151

Total Fat 161.00g	206%
Saturated Fat 71.20g	356%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 394mg	131%
Sodium 5380mg	234%
Total Carbohydrate 288.10g	105%
Dietary Fiber 21.40g	76%
Total Sugars 21.00g
Protein 133.20g	266%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1582mg	122%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 7696mg	164%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 36.8%