Loaded Baked Potato Skins
Crispy potato shells filled with melted cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and topped with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 75
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the whole russet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45 minutes.
- Allow the potatoes to cool slightly, then slice them in half lengthwise.
- Brush the insides of the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Return the skins to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Fill each potato skin with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and additional toppings if desired.
- Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Serve your loaded potato skins hot with sour cream and chopped green onions.
Notes
Leftover potato skins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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