Description
Crispy Potato Skins are the ultimate party snack, offering a delightful crunch and savory flavors that everyone loves. With golden-brown exteriors filled with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, these bite-sized treats are perfect for game days or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they promise to impress at any event. Serve them topped with fresh green onions and a dollop of sour cream for an irresistible finish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the russet potatoes clean and poke them several times with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Allow them to cool slightly, then slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the insides.
- Brush the potato halves with olive oil and season generously with salt.
- Place them upside down on a baking sheet and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, top each skin with cheddar cheese and bacon bits, then return to the oven for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve topped with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg