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A plate filled with potato skins topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, a dollop of sour cream and green onions.
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Loaded Baked Potato Skins

Homemade loaded baked Potato Skins are an all-time favorite appetizer recipe! Potato skins are deliciously crispy baked potatoes with a garlicky seasoned outside, loaded with melted cheese and crunchy bacon, and then topped with sour cream and green onions! Bite-sized perfection!
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 8 potato skins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet potatoes (or 6 small- will make 12)
  • salt for sprinkling
  • ¼ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions diced, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F. Wash the potatoes under running water; pat dry with paper towels and place on a baking sheet. Using a fork, poke each potato 4 or 5 times all over. Then lightly rub oil on the potatoes and sprinkle with some salt (to taste). Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 
  • Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until they’re easily fork tender. Remove from oven; let cool to touch. 
  • When potatoes have cooled enough to handle, cut potatoes in half, lengthwise. Scoop out the insides with a large spoon, leaving about 1/2 inch the flesh or insides of the potato. 
  • In a small bowl combine the oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika; mix until well combined. Brush the seasoned oil mixture over both sides of the potato skin, evenly. Place potato skins on the same baking sheet scooped side up; Bake for 8-10 minutes, until crisp (turning over so that brown skins face up) halfway through the cooking process. 
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle the cheese and bacon pieces on top of the skins. Place back in the oven and bake for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve hot, topped with sour cream and green onions, or desired toppings. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1each | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg