baked potato skins
These crispy potato skins are topped with smoked bacon, green onions, and plenty of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese. They are easy to prepare and so much better than the restaurants.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr 25 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 small russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Monterey Jack
- 4 slices bacon, crispy cooked and chopped
- 1 - green onion, finely sliced
- - sour cream
- sea salt
How To Make baked potato skins
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Step 2Scrub, dry, and poke the potatoes 8-10 times using the tines of a fork. Using your hands, rub the potatoes with a little canola oil or olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Place them on a baking sheet. Bake potatoes for 50-60 minutes or until they are cooked through. Let them sit until cool enough to handle.
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Step 3Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch around the inside of the skin.
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Step 4Melt butter in the microwave. Whisk in garlic powder and onion powder. Brush over the tops and bottoms of the potato skins. Using the same baking sheet that you cooked the potatoes on, place them in the oven for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
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Step 5Top evenly with both cheeses and bacon. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with green onions and sour cream (optional). Serve promptly.
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Category:
Potatoes
Keyword:
#side dish
Keyword:
#loaded
Keyword:
#potato skins
Keyword:
#Potatoes
Keyword:
#Appetizer
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Potatoes
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