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Potato Skins

This recipe for potato skins is Russet potato halves topped with cheese and bacon, then baked to crispy perfection and finished with sour cream and green onions. A classic appetizer that's easy to make and always a crowd pleaser!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 small Russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup green onions sliced
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  2. Prick the potatoes with a fork and bake for one hour or until softened.
  3. Cut the potatoes in half. Carefully scoop out the insides of each potato half, leaving a 1/4 - 1/2 inch rim.
  4. Turn the oven heat to 450 degrees F. Brush the potato skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bake the potato skins for 10 minutes, then flip them over and bake for 10 minutes on the other side.
  6. Fill each potato skin with cheese and bacon. Return to the oven and bake for 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  7. Place the sour cream in a piping bag or resealable freezer bag with one corner snipped off. Pipe a dollop of sour cream onto each potato.
  8. Sprinkle with green onions, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Pick the smallest Russet potatoes you can find. You want smaller potatoes because they will be easy to serve as a handheld snack and will maintain their shape better than larger potatoes.
  • For an elegant look, use a piping bag or resealable bag with the tip cut off to pipe the sour cream onto the potato skins.

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 101mg (4%) Potassium 397mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 235IU (5%) Vitamin C 5.5mg (6%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Potassium 397mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 235IU 5%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 6%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.