Potato Skins Recipe
Potato wedges with three cheeses, bacon bits, seasoned ground beef, green onions, pico de gallo and ranch dressing
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Ingredients
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Potato Skins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash the Russet potatoes thoroughly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then scoop out some of the insides to create a shallow boat shape, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
- 3
- 4
Bake the Potato Skins
Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown.
Filling
- 5
Add the Fillings
Once the potato skins are baked, remove them from the oven. Sprinkle the cooked ground beef evenly inside each skin, followed by the chopped bacon.
- 6
Cheese Layer
Top the ground beef and bacon with equal amounts of cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheese. Return the potato skins to the oven.
- 7
Melt the Cheese
Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve
- 8
Garnish
Remove the potato skins from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve with pico de gallo and ranch dressing on the side.
