Potato Skins Recipe
Make the ultimate Potato Skins Recipe that's perfect for game day! Quick to whip up, bursting with flavor, and totally customizable with your favorite toppings - these are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
- 8 russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp. butter
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups cheddar jack cheese shredded
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- Sour cream for topping
- green onions for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Thoroughly scrub the potatoes and poke several holes in each one.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven grates or on a baking rack, and bake for 40 minutes.
- Once done, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in 30-second increments.
- Carefully scoop out the insides of the potatoes, and brush both the skins and the insides with the melted butter. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes to crisp up the skins.
- Add shredded cheese and cooked bacon, then bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top with sour cream and green onions, or your choice of toppings, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Slice bigger potatoes into quarters instead of halves. This makes for easier handling.
- To get extra crispy skins, you can bake them directly on the oven grates.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 942mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 314IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg
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