Baked Loaded Potato Skins
Loaded potato skins are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is perfect for game day or just a party snack.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes scrubbed clean
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 sliced cooked bacon crumbled
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the russet potatoes with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt. Prick them with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Place the potatoes on a wire rack and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Note: You can do this step the day before. Just let them cool and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch layer of potato on the skins. You can save the potato flesh for mashed potatoes or just enjoy on their own.
- Brush the potato skins with a little more oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them back in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden.
- Remove the potato skins from the oven and fill each with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once out of the oven, top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.
- Serve the loaded potato skins hot and enjoy!