Loaded Potato Skins That Will Wow Your Game Day Guests

These Loaded Potato Skins are a mouthwatering appetizer perfect for game day.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 10

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Skins

4 medium Russet Potatoes Opt for small to medium-sized for the best portion
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Feel free to swap with olive oil for a lighter alternative

For the Filling

1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella and Cheddar Mix) Substitute with any preferred cheese blend
6 slices Bacon Turkey bacon is a great lower-fat option

For the Toppings

1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a healthier substitute
¼ cup Green Onions Chives are a lovely alternative if desired
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Spoon
fork

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare your workspace.
Wash the Russet potatoes, poke holes with a fork, and bake them on the oven rack for 1 hour.
Allow the baked potatoes to cool for 15 minutes, then slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh.
Preheat your broiler to high, brush the insides and outsides of the potato skins with melted butter, and broil for 7-8 minutes.
Fill each potato skin with sour cream and shredded cheese, then return to broiler for 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle crumbled bacon and chopped green onions on top before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These Loaded Potato Skins are an experience that will impress your guests and elevate your game day gatherings.

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