Potato Skins Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Stuffed with cheddar and jack cheese and bacon bits. Served with sour cream

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Ingredients

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1
Bake the Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the russet potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
2
Oil and Season
Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender. The baking time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
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 a paper towel to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

4
Prepare the Potato Skins
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 a thin layer of potato on the skin.
5
Stuff the Skins
Sprinkle a generous amount of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese into each potato skin. Top with the crumbled bacon pieces.
6
Final Bake
Place the stuffed potato skins back in the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7
Serve with Sour Cream
Remove the potato skins from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on top and sprinkle with chopped chives if desired.