Loaded Potato Skins Recipe

Time1h 15m

Serves4

Topped with bacon, cheese, scallions & a side of sour cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly. Prick them with a fork several times and rub them with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
2
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 excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
3
Prepare the Potato Skins
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out a small amount of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
4
Assemble the Skins
Brush the inside of each potato skin with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skins.
5
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.
6
Garnish and Serve
Remove the potato skins from the oven and top with chopped scallions. Serve hot with a side of sour cream.