Loaded Potato Skins
Loaded potato skins topped with gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, perfect for sharing or enjoying alone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Oomnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Clean the potatoes under running water and poke them with a fork; rub them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Scoop out some of the flesh after allowing the potatoes to cool slightly.
- Crisp up the skins by brushing insides with olive oil, seasoning, and returning them to the oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Fill crispy skins with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, then bake until cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes.
- Top with sour cream and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or pico de gallo for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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