Description
These Loaded Potato Skins are the definition of game day comfort. Crispy potato shells are filled with melty cheddar, smoky bacon, and finished with cool sour cream and green onions. They’re the perfect grab-and-go snack for tailgates, parties, or anytime you need a salty, cheesy crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
These Loaded Potato Skins are the definition of game day comfort. Crispy potato shells are filled with melty cheddar, smoky bacon, and finished with cool sour cream and green onions. They’re the perfect grab-and-go snack for tailgates, parties, or anytime you need a salty, cheesy crowd-pleaser.
Instructions
6 medium russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup sour cream
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Optional twist: Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika, drizzle with ranch, or swap in blue cheese crumbles for a bold twist.
Notes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub potatoes clean and pierce with a fork. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until tender. Let cool slightly.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a ¼-inch shell. Save scooped potato for another use.
Brush potato skins with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and return to oven for 10 minutes, cut-side down.
Flip, fill each skin with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake for another 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted.
Top with sour cream and green onions. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack