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Crispy Potato Skins
Baked Potato Skins have a crispy outer shell that is loaded with a cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion combination. These potatoes are everyones favorite appetizer or side dish!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●microwave
- ●baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
bake
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash and scrub 4 small russet potatoes, then prick them with a fork. Bake for an hour or until tender. You can also cook each potato in the microwave for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Let the potatoes cool to the touch.
3
cut
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Cut the potatoes in half. Scoop out the insides of the potatoes, leaving about ¼ inch along the sides. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, skin side up, and brush them with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season them with salt and pepperr.
olive oil2 tablespoons
5
bake
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Bake for about ⏱️ 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes to the other side and bake for an additional ⏱️ 10 minutes or until they start looking golden brown.
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melt
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven and divide the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly between the 8 potato skins. Sprinkle the cheese on top of each potato skin and return them back to the oven for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
shredded cheddar cheese2 cups
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serve
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Top with ½ cup cooked and chopped bacon pieces, 2 sliced green onions, and ranch or sour cream for serving.
ranch or sour cream for serving (optional)
Nutrition Facts
calories
298 kcal
fat Content
19 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
290 mg
protein Content
11 g
cholesterol Content
41 mg
carbohydrate Content
20 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
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