Loaded Potato Skins Recipe

Time50m

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
Wash and Cut Potatoes
Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a towel. Using a sharp knife, cut each potato in half lengthwise.
3
Scoop Out Potatoes
Using a spoon, carefully scoop out some of the flesh from each half, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato to create a skin.
4
Season and Oil
Brush the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper on both sides.

5
Bake the Potato Skins
Place the prepared potato skins cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
6
Add Toppings
Remove the potato skins from the oven. Carefully flip them over and fill each skin with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
7
Final Bake
Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8
Plate and Serve
Remove the potato skins from the oven. Serve hot with a side of sour cream for dipping.