Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins Recipe
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Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins Recipe
Description
The Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins Recipe begins by baking small potatoes whole until tender, then cooling before slicing lengthwise and scooping out most of the pulp. The remaining skins are brushed with a blend of vegetable oil, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, which crisps in the oven at a high temperature. After a brief bake, the skins are topped with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon and baked again briefly until the cheese melts.
This approach results in potato skins with a crisp, savory crust from the Parmesan and seasoning, layered with the smokiness and saltiness of bacon and creamy cheddar. The redolent seasoning mix in the oil brush adds depth without heaviness. Garnishing with chopped green onions or chives adds a fresh contrast and color.
Serving the skins warm with a side of ranch or sour cream provides creamy tanginess that offsets the richness. This dish works well as a hearty appetizer or a casual snack for gatherings. The potato skins hold their form well after baking and present an appealing combination of textures from crisp edges to tender potato and melted cheese topping.
Ingredients
- 5 small potato
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- black pepper
- 10 pieces Bacon cooked and crumbled
- cheddar cheese shredded
- sour cream
- green onion or chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Pierce potatoes with fork and place on foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Let cool completely when done.
- Cut potatoes lengthwise and scoop out ⅔ of the pulp. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper. Mix well.
- Brush this mixture over the tops and bottoms of each potato skin.
- Bake at 450 for 8 minutes. Add cheese and bacon and bake for 2 more minutes.
- Sprinkle on green onions or chives. Serve warm with ranch or sour cream
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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