Loaded Potato Skins Recipe

Inspired by Thailand

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
Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and dry them. Using a fork, poke several holes into each potato to allow steam to escape while baking.
3
Bake the Potatoes
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

4
Cut and Scoop
Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few 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
Add Toppings
Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, brush the insides with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Fill each skin with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions.
6
Bake Again
Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7
Plate and Serve
Remove the loaded potato skins from the oven and serve immediately with a side of sour cream for dipping.