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Crispy Loaded Potato Skins

Close-up of two crispy potato skins loaded with melted cheddar cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and green onions.
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Make classic, pub-style potato skins that are crispy on the outside and filled with melted cheese and bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  2. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the skins are firm and the insides are soft.
  3. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool until you can handle them safely.
  4. Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the inside flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch thick shell. Reserve the scooped potato for another use.
  5. Brush the inside and outside of the potato shells lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Place the shells cut-side up on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
  7. Flip the shells over and bake for another 10 minutes until the edges look dry and crispy.
  8. Remove from the oven. Fill each shell evenly with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  9. Return the skins to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skins, after scooping out the flesh, lightly brush the shells with a mixture of 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder before the second bake.
  • You can prepare the shells and toppings ahead of time. Store assembled, unbaked skins in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add 5 minutes to the final bake time if cooking straight from the fridge.

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