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Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy Loaded Potato Skins: A Game Day Crowd-Pleaser

Enjoy delicious Loaded Potato Skins, a customizable and budget-friendly appetizer perfect for game day gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 skinned halves
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Skins
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes Scrubbed clean
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as a substitute
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Bacon Cut into 1/4" pieces
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Dairy-free cheese for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced Chives can be substituted
Customize It
  • 1/2 cup Jalapeños Optional for heat
  • 1/2 cup Olives Optional for flavor variety
  • 1 cup Other Cheeses e.g., Pepper Jack, Blue Cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Microwave
  • Baking Sheet
  • Paper Towels
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Scrub the russet potatoes and dry them thoroughly, then prick with a fork and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  2. Brush the microwaved potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  3. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 8 minutes; drain on paper towels and reserve the fat.
  4. Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out 1/4 inch of potato flesh. Brush with reserved bacon fat.
  5. Return skins to oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Lower the oven temperature to 375ºF (190ºC), sprinkle cheese on skins, and bake until melted, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Top each skin with bacon, sour cream, and scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skinned halfCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Prepare the potato skins in advance and store them unbaked in the fridge for the best flavor and freshness when serving.

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