Restaurant Style Potato Skins

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate appetizer with these irresistible Restaurant Style Potato Skins! Perfectly crispy Russet potato shells are loaded with melted cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a decadent bite every time. Baked to golden perfection and seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper, these potato skins strike the perfect balance between crunchy and creamy. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or craving a savory snack, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers all the flavors of your favorite restaurant classic right from your own kitchen. Don’t forget to serve with a dollop of sour cream for that extra creamy touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole Russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 3

Rub the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and let them cool enough to handle.

Step 4

Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside of each potato half, leaving about 1/4 inch of the potato flesh attached to the skin. Reserve the scooped-out potato for another use, such as mashed potatoes.

Step 5

Brush the insides and outsides of the potato skins with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle them with salt and black pepper.

Step 6

Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, skin-side down. Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes to crisp them up.

Step 7

Remove the potato skins from the oven. Divide the shredded cheddar cheese evenly among the potato skins, followed by the crumbled bacon.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1160.2 grams (1160.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1938

Total Fat 97.50g	125%
Saturated Fat 44.90g	225%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 217mg	72%
Sodium 3896mg	169%
Total Carbohydrate 197.20g	72%
Dietary Fiber 15.40g	55%
Total Sugars 14.10g
Protein 68.80g	138%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1113mg	86%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 5152mg	110%

*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: 45.2%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 40.6%