Loaded Potato Skins Recipe

Time1h 20m

Serves4

Crispy potato skins topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions, served with 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
Wash and scrub the Russet potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry with a towel.
3
Drizzle with olive oil
Rub the potatoes with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes.

4
Bake the potatoes
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
5
Cool and cut
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.

6
Add toppings
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into each potato skin. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it and distribute it evenly over the cheese.
7
Bake again
Place the potato skins back in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8
Garnish and serve
Finely chop the green onions and sprinkle them over the loaded potato skins. Serve hot with a side of sour cream for dipping.