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Baked Potato Skins

Crispy Baked Potato Skins Perfect for Game Day Snacking

Enjoy irresistible crispy baked potato skins with cheddar and bacon, perfect for game day snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Skins
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes Ideal for baked potato skins
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil or Olive Oil Helps create crispiness
  • to taste Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Subtle onion taste
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese Sharp flavor
  • 1 cup Finely Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Melts beautifully
  • 1 cup Crispy Cooked Bacon Adds crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion For garnish
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Optional for dipping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • saucepan
  • fork
  • knife
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Scrub and dry russet potatoes, poke holes with a fork, rub with oil and salt. Preheat oven to 375°F, bake for 50–60 minutes until tender.
  2. Allow potatoes to cool for 10-15 minutes, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh, leaving ¼ to ½ inch of potato on skin.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan, mix in garlic and onion powder. Brush mixture on the inside and outside of each potato skin.
  4. Increase oven temperature to 450°F, arrange potato skins cut-side up on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes.
  5. Remove skins from the oven, sprinkle cheeses and bacon on top, return to the oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best served immediately after baking for optimal taste and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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