Delicious Cheesy Bacon and Green Onion Potato Skins

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate appetizer with these *Delicious Cheesy Bacon and Green Onion Potato Skins*! Perfectly crispy Russet potato shells are loaded with gooey melted cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a pop of fresh green onion for a flavor-packed bite. These homemade potato skins are oven-baked to golden-brown perfection and topped off with a dollop of creamy sour cream for a mouthwatering finish. Quick to prep in just 15 minutes and ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for game day snacks, parties, or any time you're craving comfort food with a crispy, cheesy twist. Serve them hot and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 slices Cooked bacon
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pierce each potato with a fork a few times and rub them lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

Step 4

Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 5

Once cooked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato attached to the skin. Save the scooped-out flesh for another recipe, if desired.

Step 7

Brush the insides and outsides of the potato skins with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Return the potato skins to the oven, cut side down, and bake for 7 minutes. Flip the skins over and bake for another 5 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Step 9

Meanwhile, crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and thinly slice the green onions.

Step 10

Remove the potato skins from the oven and evenly distribute shredded cheddar cheese inside each skin. Top with crumbled bacon.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Take the potato skins out of the oven and sprinkle sliced green onions over the top.

Step 13

Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream on each potato skin or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1443.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1889.2

Total Fat 68.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 105.0mg	0%
Sodium 3418.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 276.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 55.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 376.3mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 7099.9mg	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: 31.6%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 57.0%