Loaded Potato Skins Recipe

Time1h 15m

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
Scrub the russet potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
3
Bake the Potatoes
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

4
Scoop Out the Flesh
Once the potatoes are cooked, allow them to cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise, and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
5
Prepare for Baking
Brush the insides of the potato skins with a little more olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6
Bake the Skins
Place the potato skins cut side up on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until they are crispy.

7
Add Cheese and Bacon
Remove the potato skins from the oven. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over each skin.
8
Melt the Cheese
Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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.