Loaded Potato Skins
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Loaded Potato Skins
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Learn how to make the best crispy Loaded Potato Skins! Quick and easy for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a comforting side dish!
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Ingredients
- 8 Russet potatoes scrubbed clean
- 8 lices Bacon cooked crispy and chopped
- vegetable oil
- salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Toppings
- green onion thinly sliced
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. *To decrease cooking time, start cooking potatoes in the microwave first. Use a fork to prick potatoes a few times. Microwave potatoes all at once for 5 minutes. Flip over and microwave for 5 more minutes.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle vegetable over them. Use hands to rub oil over skins. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flip potatoes, and bake for 15-20 minutes more, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Cooking time will vary based on size of potatoes.
- When cool enough to handle, slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the middle, leaving some flesh around the skin.
- Brush inside and outside of prepared skins with more vegetable oil. Season both sides generously with salt.
- Place skins cut-side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, flip and bake for 8-10 minutes more.
- Remove from oven and divide shredded cheese and bacon between potato skins. Return to oven for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and melted. Serve warm with green onions and sour cream.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Directions:
- How to Freeze Potato Skins:
- Prepare the recipe in its entirety except for the last step of melting cheese in the oven. Place cooled, covered prepared skins in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Bake potatoes until fork tender.
- Slice and scoop out the flesh. Brush inside and outside of potato skins with oil and season generously with salt.
- Place skins on baking sheet and bake for 16 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Once the skins have cooled completely, transfer to a freezer-safe container until ready to bake.
- Thaw in skins in the refrigerator. Transfer to baking sheet and load with cheese and bacon. Bake at 400ºF until cheese melts.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6.1mg
(7%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16potato skins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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