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
Prepare the Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the Russet potatoes under running water and dry them thoroughly. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
2
Bake the Potatoes
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
3
Scoop out the Flesh
Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
4
Prepare the Skins
Brush the insides of the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
5
Bake the Skins
Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until crispy.
6
Add Toppings
Remove the potato skins from the oven and sprinkle each with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
7
Final Bake
Return the loaded potato skins to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8
Serve
Serve the loaded potato skins hot with a side of sour cream for dipping.