Potato Skins Recipe
Loaded with melted cheese, crisp bacon, and green onions. Served with sour cream and salsa for dipping.
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Ingredients
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For the Potato Skins
For Serving
Method
Prepare the Potatoes
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Wash and Dry Potatoes
Thoroughly wash and dry the Russet potatoes to remove any dirt.
- 3
Bake the Potatoes
Prick each potato a few times with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
Prepare the Skins
- 4
Cool and Cut Potatoes
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato inside the skin.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Skins Again
Place the potato skins cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they are crispy.
Add Toppings
- 7
Fill the Skins
Flip the potato skins over and fill each one with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions.
- 8
Melt the Cheese
Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
- 9
Plate the Skins
Remove the potato skins from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- 10
Add Dipping Sauces
Serve the potato skins with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
