Loaded Potato Skins Recipe

Time1h 20m

Serves4

Crispy potato skins topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions.

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Ingredients

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1
Bake the Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a towel.
2
Season the Potatoes
Prick each potato with a fork a few times to allow steam to escape. Rub olive oil over each potato, and sprinkle with salt.
3
Bake
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes or until they are tender and the skin is crispy.
4
Cool and Cut
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato inside.

5
Prepare to Fill
Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C). Brush the insides of the potato skins with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
6
Add Toppings
Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, cut side up. Evenly distribute the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon into each potato skin.
7
Bake Again
Bake the filled potato skins in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8
Garnish and Serve
Remove the potato skins from the oven and top with sliced green onions. Serve hot with a side of sour cream for dipping.