Potato Skins Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Homemade Potato Skins | Shredded Cheddar Cheese | Diced Bacon | Scallions | Sour Cream

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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
Scrub the Russet potatoes under running water. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
3
Bake the Potatoes
Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

4
Cool and Cut Potatoes
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out a portion of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato intact to create a shell.
5
Add Cheese and Bacon
Brush the inside of each potato skin with olive oil. Fill each skin with shredded cheddar cheese and diced bacon.
6
Bake Again
Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7
Garnish and Serve
Remove the potato skins from the oven and top with chopped scallions. Serve warm with a generous dollop of sour cream on the side.