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Mini Potato Skins

Savory Mini Potato Skins: A Crispy Game Day Delight

Mini Potato Skins are crispy bites topped with cheese and bacon, perfect for game day gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 15 small Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes The star of this dish, providing a creamy texture after baking.
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Ensures the skins crisp up beautifully.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential for enhancing flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Adds a rich, melty goodness.
  • 4 slices Bacon Offers a crunchy, savory finish.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Drizzle this over the top for a creamy tang.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions A fresh garnish that brightens up the dish.
Optional Enhancements
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder Adds depth to the flavor profile.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds depth to the flavor profile.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange bacon slices on the sheet and bake for 25–40 minutes, until crispy and golden. Let cool and crumble.
  2. Raise the oven temperature to 425°F. Rinse and dry potatoes, toss in avocado oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake for 20 minutes, until tender and lightly golden. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  3. Slice each cooled potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving about an 1/8-inch border.
  4. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Arrange the scooped potato halves on a baking sheet, hollow-side down, and bake for 10 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
  5. Remove the skins and fill each with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  6. Top with sour cream and green onions, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These mini potato skins are naturally gluten-free and perfect for various dietary needs. Be creative with toppings for a twist on this recipe.

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