Description
These loaded potato skins are a classic appetizer perfect for any gathering. Crispy potato shells filled with gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and creamy sour cream make for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Skins:
- 6 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Filling:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scrub and pierce potatoes, then bake until tender.
- Scoop and Bake: Cut potatoes in half, scoop out flesh, brush with oil, season, and bake until crisp.
- Add Fillings: Fill skins with cheese and bacon, bake until cheese melts. Top with sour cream and green onions.
Notes
- Reserve scooped-out potato for other dishes.
- Substitute with turkey or vegetarian bacon if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
