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Potato skins served on a white rectangular platter.
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Potato Skins

These potato skins are just like you'd get in a restaurant, but better! Loaded with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream, & green onions.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best potato skins recipe, easy potato skin recipe, how to make potato skins, potato skins, potato skins recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 358kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons oil (approx.)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced
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Instructions

  • Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork and bake them in a preheated, 400 degree F oven until soft (approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours).
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out the middles, leaving a 1/4-inch wall around the outside edge and bottom.
  • Brush the potato skins with oil (outside and inside) and season with salt, then bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven until crispy and browned around the outside edge (approx. 15 to 20 minutes).
  • Fill the potato skins with cheese and place back in the oven until melted & gooey (approx. 5 to 10 minutes).
  • Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, top with sour cream, and garnish with green onions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1potato skin | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 1mg