Homemade Potato Skins With Bacon And Cheddar Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Make Homemade Potato Skins With Bacon And Cheddar Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Clean and Prepare Potatoes
Scrub the russet potatoes under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
3
Bake Potatoes
Prick each potato several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
4
Cool and Cut
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out a portion of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
5
Season the Skins
Brush the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place them back on the baking sheet, cut side up.

6
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let them drain on paper towels. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
7
Prepare Toppings
Grate the cheddar cheese and chop the green onions. Set aside.

8
Add Filling
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the potato skins, followed by the grated cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
9
Final Bake
Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10
Serve
Remove the potato skins from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Serve warm with sour cream on the side.