Yummy Baked Potato Skins

Transform your appetizer game with these irresistibly crispy and cheesy Yummy Baked Potato Skins! Featuring perfectly baked Russet potatoes, they’re hollowed out and crisped to golden perfection before being loaded with melty cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a pop of freshness from chopped green onions. With just a handful of pantry staples like olive oil, salt, and black pepper, this easy recipe strikes the perfect balance between crunchy texture and savory flavor. Serve them warm with a dollop of sour cream for the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack or party appetizer. Perfect for game days, gatherings, or an indulgent treat, these loaded potato skins are sure to disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

Scrub the Russet potatoes clean and dry them thoroughly. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork.

Step 3

Rub the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them directly on the oven rack or on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes, or until they are safe to handle.

Step 5

Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch layer of potato in the skin. Reserve the scooped potato for another use (like mashed potatoes).

Step 6

Place the potato skins on the baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush the insides with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for 10 minutes until they are crispy.

Step 8

Once the potato skins are crispy, remove them from the oven and fill each skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.

Step 9

Place the filled potato skins back in the oven for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and top each potato skin with chopped green onions. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1089.4 grams (1089.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2320

Total Fat 139.80g	179%
Saturated Fat 58.90g	295%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 332mg	111%
Sodium 5956mg	259%
Total Carbohydrate 163.30g	59%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 12.30g
Protein 101.30g	203%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1095mg	84%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 4970mg	106%

*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: 54.3%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 28.2%