homemade potato skins

Name: Homemade Potato Skins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 - russet potatoes; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 6 - chopped green onions; 8 slice(s) bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup(s) sour cream

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Colleen Sowa

La Crosse, WI

Updated on Oct 30, 2010

This is an easy recipe that can easily be doubled or tripled. We have a big family... and they love this appetizer! Just made a double batch with thick chili, onion, cheese and sour cream....!!! This recipe and photo are ones from JAP... We have made this many times, and we make it a bit different every time... We like to play with our food! Have fun and Play with your food!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 5 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 - russet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon paprika
6 - chopped green onions
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream

How To Make homemade potato skins

Step 1

Whole baked potatoes (or sliced and oiled baked potatoes, they cook faster). When cool enough to handle cut in half and remove pulp.

Step 2

Melt butter and add paprika. Brush butter mixture into potato skin.
Step 3

Place skins under broiler for a few minutes until browned.
Step 4

Bacon
Step 5

Onions
Step 6

Cheese
Step 7

Sour cream
Step 8

Thick Chili (can also use canned).
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