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Crispy potato skin topped with bacon, cheese and green onions

Crispy Baked Potato Skins

These delicious oven baked potato skins are crispy and so flavorful! Loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions, it makes the best appetizer and finger food for parties and game days.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 262kcal
Author: MinShien

Ingredients

  • 3-3.5 lbs russet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup salted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven at 400ºF.
  • Scrub and wash potatoes then place them on a baking sheet. Do not wrap them in foil (see Note 1).
  • Bake the potatoes in the oven for 1 hour. Remove potatoes and let them cool enough to work with them.
  • Slice potatoes in halves lengthwise and then dig out the center, leaving about 1/2 inch of potatoes on the side. Avoid over-digging.
  • Place potato skins on baking sheet and line them next to each other. Brush both the top and bottom with butter.
  • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes on one side, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes on the other side. Remove from oven.
  • Bring potato skins potato side up. Load potato skins with bacon and cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for another 3-5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
  • Lightly sprinkle with salt if desire, and then top with green onions.
  • Serve with sour cream and enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Wrapping potatoes in foil will cause condensation and make the less crispy

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg
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