Description
Potato skins are the ultimate game day snack, featuring a crunchy exterior and a soft, buttery interior. Topped with gooey cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits, these delightful bites are sure to impress your guests at any Super Bowl party. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe allows you to create a delicious crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Scrub and dry the potatoes; poke holes all over with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and salt. Bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool, then slice in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh.
- Brush the insides with olive oil again, fill with cheese and bacon bits.
- Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot topped with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potato halves (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg