Potato Skins With Bacon Recipe

Preparation Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Potatoes

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and scrub the Russet potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry, then pierce each potato several times with a fork. Rub olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt.

2. 2

   Bake the Potatoes

   Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Cook the Bacon

   While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

4. 4

   Prepare the Potato Skins

   Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skin. Brush the skins with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place them on a baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake the Potato Skins

   Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown.

6. 6

   Assemble the Skins

   Remove the skins from the oven and sprinkle the melted cheddar cheese into each skin. Top with crumbled bacon. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve

   Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve warm with sour cream on the side.