Potato Skins
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these loaded potato skins are a delightful mix of creamy melted cheese, smoky bacon, tangy sour cream, and fresh green onions. Perfect for gatherings or as a fun snack, these potato skins are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 russet potatoes (small to medium-sized is best)
- Canola oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Sour cream
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Scrub the potatoes and dry them thoroughly. Rub the outside of the potatoes with canola oil and place directly on the oven rack. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until potato is tender when pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes or so, until cool enough to handle. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
- Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, cookie scoop or melon baller (any will work), scoop out the insides of the potato, leaving a little bit of potato clinging to the skin (about a ¼ inch).
- Combine the melted butter with 2 tablespoons canola oil. Brush both sides of the potatoes with the butter/oil mixture and then season with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet face-down and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the potato halves over and bake for an additional 10 minutes (the edges of the potato skins will start to turn golden brown).
- Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the insides with the shredded cheese and bacon. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Switch to broil for an additional minute or two, if desired.
- Use tongs to transfer the potato skins to a serving platter. Add a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onions to the potato skins and serve immediately.
Cook Time
1H30M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
4 to 6 servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 622 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 59 g
- Protein Content: 21 g
- Fat Content: 45 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18 g
- Cholesterol Content: 85 mg
- Sodium Content: 565 mg
- Fiber Content: 4 g
- Sugar Content: 2 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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