Loaded Potato Skins
Crispy potato halves filled with cheese, bacon, and green onions, perfect for parties or cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if bacon is omitted)
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini or small gold potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly (or fresh chives)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes until clean. Toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Bake the potatoes for 40-45 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
- Once done, let them cool for 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers, leaving about 1/8 inch of potato in the skin.
- Increase your oven temperature to 450°F (230°C).
- Mix the remaining olive oil with salt and pepper. Brush this mixture over the potato skins, making sure to coat them well.
- Place the skins skin-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Flip the skins and bake for another 10 minutes or until they are golden and crisp.
- Add the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon to each potato skin. Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with sour cream and sliced green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
Choose small gold potatoes for better texture. Make them vegetarian by omitting the bacon.
Find it online: https://comfortkitchenrecipes.com/loaded-potato-skins/