Loaded potato skins: The ultimate snack everyone craves!
Loaded potato skins are a delicious and satisfying snack made from crispy potato halves topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pierce them with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the potatoes for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly, then cut them in half and scoop out some of the flesh.
- Fill each potato half with cheese and bacon.
- Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potato skins
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg