Description
Crispy potato skins loaded with beef bacon and fresh green onions, perfect for appetizers or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- Olive oil (or melted butter)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
- 1 cup cooked beef bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Optional: sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes well and poke them a few times with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 30-35 minutes, until tender.
- Remove the potatoes and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Cut them in half and scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh for stability.
- Brush the insides with olive oil or melted butter, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- Flip the skins and fill them with cheese and beef bacon. Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with green onions and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
Don’t skip the step of letting the skins bake face-down first—that’s the secret to achieving the perfect crisp!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato skins, beef bacon, appetizer, game-day snack, comfort food