Savory Potato Skins Worth Waiting for
Crispy, cheesy, and undeniably satisfying, these "Savory Potato Skins Worth Waiting For" are the ultimate appetizer or snack that will have everyone coming back for more. Made with perfectly oven-baked russet potatoes, these golden skins are brushed with a buttery garlic glaze and crisped to perfection before being loaded with melted cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, tangy sour cream, and fresh green onions. With their irresistible combination of textures and bold flavors, these potato skins are the definition of comfort food done right. Whether you're hosting a game day gathering or treating your family to a savory treat, this easy-to-make recipe promises to deliver restaurant-quality results from the comfort of your kitchen. Perfectly indulgent and endlessly customizable, these potato skins truly are worth the wait! Keywords: crispy potato skins, cheesy appetizers, homemade potato skins, game day snacks, loaded potato skins recipe.
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Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Thoroughly wash the russet potatoes and pat them dry. Prick each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Step 3
Rub the potatoes lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle them with 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Step 4
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 5
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes, until they are safe to handle.
Step 6
Slice each potato lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato remaining on the skin. Reserve the scooped-out potato for another use (such as mashed potatoes).
Step 7
Brush the inside and outside of each potato skin with the melted butter mixed with garlic powder.
Step 8
Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, cut side down first, and bake for 5 minutes. Flip the skins over and bake for another 5 minutes until crisp.
Step 9
Remove the potato skins from the oven and sprinkle the inside of each with black pepper.
Step 10
Fill each potato skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Step 11
Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Step 12
Transfer the potato skins to a serving platter and top each with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
Step 13
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1531.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2470.0 |
| Total Fat 123.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 276.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3982.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 277.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.8g | |
| Protein 78.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 14IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1164.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6947.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories