Jumbo Potato Skins Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves8

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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
Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
3
Bake the Potatoes
Poke a few holes in each potato with a fork and rub them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper evenly over the potatoes. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until fork-tender.
4
Cool and Cut the Potatoes
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10-15 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
5
Season and Prepare for Baking
Brush the insides of the potato skins with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with additional sea salt and black pepper to taste.
6
Add Cheese and Bacon
Fill each potato skin with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
7
Bake the Potato Skins
Place the filled potato skins back on a baking sheet and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8
Garnish and Serve
Remove the potato skins from the oven and top with sour cream, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of paprika. Serve warm.