Description
Loaded Baked Potato Skins are a delightful appetizer that combines crispy potato skins with gooey cheese, savory bacon, and fresh green onions. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, these delicious bites deliver a satisfying crunch and rich flavor in every mouthful. Customizable to suit your taste preferences, they?re simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- ? cup sour cream
- ? cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Scrub the potatoes clean.
- Poke holes in each potato with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool for 10 minutes, then slice in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a small border.
- Brush potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place cut-side up on a baking sheet, fill each skin with cheese and bacon bits, then bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve topped with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato skin (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 546mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 23mg