Description
These Potato Skins are a delightful and easy treat, featuring crispy potato shells filled with crumbled bacon, melty cheddar cheese, and topped with green onions. Perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small russet potatoes, about 4 inches long
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly cracked pepper
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled or bacon bits
- 8 oz. (2 packed cups) freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- green onions for topping
- sour cream for topping
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp each dried parsley, garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp each onion powder, paprika, dried dill
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for better crispiness.
- Thoroughly scrub and dry the potatoes, then place them on the lined baking sheet. Poke each potato three times with a fork on both the top and bottom.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and rub evenly on the skins. Sprinkle half of the kosher salt and pepper on top, patting it in and flipping to repeat on the other side.
- Bake on the middle rack for 45-55 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when poked with a fork. Meanwhile, shred the cheddar cheese and let it reach room temperature.
Notes
For crispier skins, ensure the potatoes are dried well before oiling and baking.
Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or different cheese varieties for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg