Potato Skins Recipe
Make Potato Skins Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Potatoes
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot enough for cooking the potato skins.
- 2
- 3
Bake the Potatoes
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- 4
Cool and Cut the Potatoes
Once baked, remove the potatoes 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 about 1/4 inch of potato around the skin.
Assembly
- 5
- 6
Add Toppings
Fill each potato skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Place them back on the baking sheet.
- 7
Bake Again
Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve hot with a side of sour cream for dipping.

