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Loaded Potato Skins: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

Loaded Potato Skins are a delicious appetizer made with baked potatoes, cheese, bacon, and topped with sour cream and green onions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then dry them with a towel.
  3. Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
  6. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
  7. Brush the insides of the potato skins with olive oil and season with black pepper and garlic powder.
  8. Place the skins back on a baking sheet and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  9. Return the loaded skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from the oven and top with sour cream and chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try adding jalapeños or diced tomatoes on top before baking.
  • You can also substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack for a spicy kick.
  • If you want a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add black beans or sautéed mushrooms instead.

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