Loaded Potato Skins That'll Wow Your Crowd Every Time

Loaded Potato Skins are the ultimate game day appetizer that combines crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and savory bacon for a crowd-pleasing delight.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Potato Skins

3 medium Russet Potatoes Provides a sturdy base and excellent texture.
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with olive oil for a lighter touch.

Filling

1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella and Cheddar Mix) Use any cheese blend you love.
4 slices Bacon Turkey bacon is a lower-fat option.
1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a healthier alternative.

Toppings

2 tablespoons Green Onions Can be omitted or swapped with chives.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Knife
fork

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the Russet potatoes thoroughly and poke holes with a fork. Bake on the oven rack for about 1 hour until crispy.
Let potatoes cool for 15 minutes, slice in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh, leaving a quarter-inch of potato.
Brush inside and outside of each potato skin with melted unsalted butter. Broil for 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
Fill each potato skin with sour cream and shredded cheese. Broil again for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melty.
Top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Consider assembling the potato skins ahead of time without baking and freeze. Bake fresh when ready to serve.

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