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Potato Skins Recipe

This easy baked potato skins recipe is loaded with ALL the good stuff. Melty cheese, smoky bacon, and green onions - yes please!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 stuffed potato skins
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 small/medium russet (Idaho) potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch cayenne pepper or black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  • 3 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled*
  • ⅔ cup plain greek yogurt I used non-fat
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions or 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

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  1. Bake the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or broiler-safe parchment paper. Scrub and dry the potatoes. Pierce all over with a fork, then rub with oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Bake for 25 minutes, flip, then continue baking for 15 to 25 minutes more (40 to 50 minutes total), until the potatoes pierce easily with a fork. Let rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. (You also can skip the oven and cook oven Baked Potatoes, Crock Pot Baked Potatoes, or Air Fryer Baked Potatoes).
  2. Halve the potatoes lengthwise, then scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick shell. Reserve the flesh for another use, such as mashed potatoes or soup. Return the potatoes to the baking sheet, flesh-side up. Position a rack in the upper third of your oven and turn the oven to broil
  3. While the potatoes bake, in a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
  4. Brush the insides of the scooped potatoes with melted butter. Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the cheddar cheese, then bacon.
  5. Return the potatoes to the oven. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Transfer to a serving plate. Top each with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of green onions.

Notes

  • *To easily and neatly cook the bacon, try Oven Baked Bacon or Air Fryer Bacon.
  • TO STORE. These are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be refrigerated (without the Greek yogurt and chives) for 1 to 2 days.
  • TO REHEAT. Place the potato skins in a 425 degree F oven until heated through (5 or so minutes). Add remaining toppings.
  • TO FREEZE. Unfortunately, you cannot freeze potato skins. They will be soggy and have an off texture once thawed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1stuffed potato skin Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Potassium 183mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 291IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 126mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8stuffed potato skins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Serving 1stuffed potato skin
Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Potassium 183mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 291IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 126mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

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