Jun 09 2026
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Loaded Potato Skins Recipe

Inspired by Iron Rail Brewing
Time1h 15m
Serves4

Potato Skins topped with chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, red onions, green onions, sour cream, and BBQ sauce

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Ingredients

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Potato Skins

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Potatoes

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Scrub the Russet potatoes under running water to clean them. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

  3. 3

    Bake the Potatoes

    Prick each potato with a fork several times, then rub them with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45 minutes or until fork-tender.

  4. 4

    Cool the Potatoes

    Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes.

Preparing the Toppings

  1. 5

    Cook the Bacon

    While the potatoes are cooling, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels, then chop into small pieces.

  2. 6

    Chop the Vegetables

    Finely chop the red onions and slice the green onions, separating the green tops from the white parts.

Assembling the Potato Skins

  1. 7

    Slice and Scoop

    Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out a small portion of the flesh, leaving a small border.

  2. 8

    Add Toppings

    Place the potato halves on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the insides with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, red onions, and the white parts of the green onions.

  3. 9

    Bake Again

    Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  4. 10

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, top with sour cream, BBQ sauce, and the green tops of the green onions before serving. Enjoy!

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