Description
Crispy oven baked potato skins are a delicious snack or appetizer made with the skin of potatoes, topped with cheese and bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes.
- Pierce the potatoes with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly, then cut them in half and scoop out some of the flesh.
- Brush the insides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the skins in the oven for 10 minutes until crispy.
- Remove from the oven and fill with cheese and bacon.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use any type of cheese you prefer.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skins
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: crispy oven baked potato skins, potato skins, appetizer, baked potatoes