Crispy Potato Skins

5 from 1 vote

Baked Potato Skins have a crispy outer shell that is loaded with a cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion combination. These potatoes are everyones favorite appetizer or side dish!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crispy potato skins, crispy potato skins recipe, loaded potato skins, potato skins

Servings: Potato Skins

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

4 small russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup cooked and chopped bacon pieces
2 sliced green onions
ranch or sour cream for serving optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash and scrub 4 small russet potatoes, then prick them with a fork. Bake for an hour or until tender. You can also cook each potato in the microwave for 5 minutes. Let the potatoes cool to the touch.
Cut the potatoes in half. Scoop out the insides of the potatoes, leaving about ¼ inch along the sides. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, skin side up, and brush them with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season them with salt and pepperr.
Bake for about 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes to the other side and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until they start looking golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and divide the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly between the 8 potato skins. Sprinkle the cheese on top of each potato skin and return them back to the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Top with ½ cup cooked and chopped bacon pieces, 2 sliced green onions, and ranch or sour cream for serving.

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