Potato Skins With Broccoli, Bacon & Cheese Recipe

Time1h 15m

Serves4

Crispy potato skins topped with savory bacon, fresh broccoli, and melted cheese for a deliciously satisfying appetizer.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the potatoes thoroughly and dry them. Rub the skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
2
Bake Potatoes
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
3
Cook Bacon
While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let it cool, then crumble it into small pieces.
4
Prepare Broccoli
Steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Chop into small pieces.
5
Assemble Potato Skins
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skin.
6
Fill Potato Skins
In a bowl, mix the crumbled bacon, steamed broccoli, and half of the cheddar cheese. Fill each potato skin with this mixture, top with remaining cheese.
7
Final Bake
Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8
Serve
Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve with sour cream on the side.