Description
Delicious and crispy baked potato skins topped with cheese, beef bacon, and green onions—a perfect appetizer for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup cooked beef bacon, chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Scrub the russet potatoes clean and poke a few holes in them with a fork.
- Rub olive oil all over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Let them cool, then slice in half and scoop out a little of the insides, leaving enough for support.
- Brush the insides with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and pop them back in the oven for 10 minutes until crispy.
- Fill the skins with cheese, beef bacon, and green onions. Top with more cheese.
- Bake again for another 10 minutes until melted and gooey.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake at 350°F (175°C) for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: potato skins, appetizer, party snacks, baked potatoes, beef bacon, cheese