Potato Skins Recipe

Time1h 15m

Serves4

Crispy potato skins topped with melted cheese, bacon, and green onions.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and scrub the Russet potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
3
Bake the Potatoes
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes or until fork-tender.
4
Cool and Cut
Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
5
Season the Skins
Brush the insides of the potato skins with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

6
Add Cheese and Bacon
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon generously into each potato skin.
7
Bake Again
Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.