Potato Skins Recipe
Crispy potato halves topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions.
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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
- 3
Bake the Potatoes
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender.
Assembling the Potato Skins
- 4
Scoop Out the Potatoes
Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out some of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin. Reserve the scooped-out potato for another use.
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- 6
Bake the Skins
Place the potato skins face down on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they are crispy.
- 7
Add Toppings
Remove the potato skins from the oven. Flip them over and fill each skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- 8
Final Bake
Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove the potato skins from the oven. Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately with a side of sour cream for dipping.