Potato Skins Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves8

Eight potato skins filled with your choice of cheese sauce, topped with bacon bits, shredded cheese & green onion. 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 Potatoes
Wash the Russet potatoes thoroughly and dry them with a towel. Prick each potato several times with a fork to prevent them from bursting while baking.
3
Bake the Potatoes
Rub each potato 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
Cool and Cut Potatoes
Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them 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 a thin layer of potato on the skin.
5
Fill the Skins
Fill each potato skin with a generous amount of cheese sauce, followed by a sprinkle of cooked bacon bits, and top with shredded cheese.
6
Bake Again
Place the filled potato skins back on a baking sheet and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7
Garnish and Serve
Remove the potato skins from the oven, and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve hot with a side of sour cream for dipping.