Description
Crispy potato skins loaded with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and topped with green onions. Perfect for game day snacking!
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes
8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 green onions, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking oil for brushing
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and scrub the potatoes, then prick them with a fork.
3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
4. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, until tender.
5. Remove potatoes and let them cool slightly.
6. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a bit of potato on the skin.
7. Brush the skins with oil and season with salt and pepper.
8. Return the skins to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until crispy.
9. Fill each skin with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.
10. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Top with sour cream and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or your favorite hot sauce. These can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skin
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato skins, bacon, cheddar, game day