Description
Deliciously crispy baked potato skins filled with savory beef bacon and fresh green onions, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked beef bacon, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly, then pierce them with a fork in several places to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45 to 60 minutes, until they are fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, then slice each potato in half lengthwise.
- Carefully scoop out the majority of the flesh, leaving about ¼ inch of potato to retain structural integrity.
- Brush the skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the skins cut-side down on a baking sheet and return to the oven for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, fill each skin with beef bacon, topped generously with cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with sour cream or your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
These potato skins can be made in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato skins, beef bacon, appetizer, appetizers, snacks, baked potatoes, crispy skins