Loaded Potato Skins
Crispy and cheesy Loaded Potato Skins loaded with bacon, cheese, and topped with sour cream and green onions, perfect for snack time or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 8 strips of bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly, and prick several holes in each.
- Bake them in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- Cook the bacon strips until crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly, then cut each potato in half and scoop out some of the insides.
- Brush the insides of the potato skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Return them to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Fill each potato half with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Place the stuffed skins back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, topped with sour cream and green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, season with garlic powder or smoked paprika. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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