Loaded Potato Skins
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Loaded Potato Skins are always a huge hit when served at parties and gatherings of friends and family. Much of the simple prep work can be done in hours which makes serving them super easy!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Bacon thick-cut, smoked Applewood
- 8 large potatoes preferably russet
- vegetable oil for frying
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- kosher salt
- 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 oz sour cream for serving
- ¼ cup chives snipped, for serving
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place the bacon strips on it. You may need two baking sheets.
- Cook the bacon in the oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- Stab each potato a few times with a fork. Wrap each potato with a paper towel. Place on a microwave-safe plate and cook them on HIGH in the microwave for 10 to 15 minutes, or until a sharp knife will easily pierce through the flesh.
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Once cool enough to handle, carefully slice each potato down the middle, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop most of the flesh out of each potato half.
- Fry the potato halves until crisp and lightly browned. Drain on a paper towel-lined plated. You may need to fry in batches.
- Liberally brush the inside of each potato boat with melted butter. Sprinkle salt on the inside of each potato.
- Crumble the bacon and then load each potato with a heap of cheese. Top with crumbled bacon. Place on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 12 minutes. Serve at once with sour cream and snipped chives on the side.
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- The bacon can be made up to 24 hours in advance. The potatoes can be fried up to 6 hours in advance. Simply load them and bake them just before you plan on serving them.
- Other wonderful ingredients to serve with the skins are hot sauce, chopped jalapeños, and chili.
- These skins are best served fresh out of the oven, but they can be reheated in a 350°F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes. We don't recommend freezing them.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
399mg
(17%)
Potassium
158mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
427IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 399mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 427IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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