Couch Potatoes

Transform your snack game with "Couch Potatoes"! This indulgent recipe for twice-baked potato skins delivers crispy edges, gooey melted cheddar, and the irresistible crunch of crumbled bacon, all finished with a dollop of creamy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh green onions. Perfect for game day, movie nights, or laid-back gatherings, these loaded potato skins pack the ultimate combination of savory flavors and textures. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and customizable toppings, this easy-to-make snack is sure to become a household favorite. Perfectly crispy and oozing with cheesy goodness, "Couch Potatoes" is the definition of comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup (shredded) Cheddar cheese
• 4 slices (crumbled) Cooked bacon
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons (sliced) Green onions

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Scrub the potatoes clean under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 4

Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 5

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes, or until they are cool enough to handle.

Step 6

Cut each potato in half lengthwise and use a spoon to carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch of potato attached to the skin.

Step 7

Brush the potato skins with olive oil on both the inside and outside, then sprinkle them evenly with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Place the potato skins cut-side down on a baking sheet and return to the oven for 10 minutes to crisp up.

Step 9

Flip the potato skins over and divide the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly among them.

Step 10

Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the potato skins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

Step 12

Top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy your Couch Potatoes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1526.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2275.2

Total Fat 95.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 183.0mg	0%
Sodium 4087.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 287.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 73.3g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 822.2mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 7258.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 50.0%