Potato Skins Recipe

Inspired by The Walnut

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Crispy potato skins topped with cheese and bacon.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Wash and Bake Potatoes
Thoroughly wash the russet potatoes under cold running water. Pat them dry with a towel.
3
Prick and Oil the Potatoes
Use a fork to prick the potatoes all over. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on all sides.
4
Bake the Potatoes
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

5
Cool and Cut Potatoes
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
6
Scoop Out the Flesh
Using a spoon, carefully scoop out some of the potato flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
7
Brush with Oil
Brush the insides of the potato skins with a bit more olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
8
Broil the Skins
Place the potato skins cut-side up on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for about 5-10 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden.
9
Add Toppings
Remove the skins from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon generously into each skin.
10
Melt the Cheese
Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
11
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot with a side of sour cream.