Description
Crispy oven baked potato skins spark comfort and indulgence with golden, cheesy goodness. Loaded with bacon bits and green onions, these irresistible bites will make you the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, crumbled
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish and Topping:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) chopped green onions
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash Russet potatoes and puncture with a fork. Roast at 400°F for 45-60 minutes until completely tender throughout.
- Allow potatoes to cool for 15 minutes, then slice lengthwise carefully and gently remove interior flesh, maintaining a thin potato wall.
- Generously brush potato shells with olive oil and sprinkle with robust seasoning blend, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position potato skins face-down on parchment-lined baking sheet, creating maximum crispy texture during 15-20 minute roasting period.
- Distribute shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon across potato surfaces, returning to 400°F oven for additional 5-7 minutes until cheese transforms into bubbling golden layer.
- Extract from oven and garnish with dollops of cool sour cream and freshly chopped green onion rings for vibrant color and complementary flavor profile.
- Serve immediately while potato skins remain hot and crisp, offering guests a delectable appetizer experience.
Notes
- Enhance crispiness by thoroughly drying potatoes before baking and ensuring no excess moisture remains.
- Choose medium-sized Russet potatoes for uniform cooking and ideal skin-to-filling ratio.
- Consider dietary modifications by using turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, or Greek yogurt for healthier alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg