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Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy Loaded Potato Skins for Ultimate Comfort Food Bliss

Enjoy these Loaded Potato Skins, a delicious appetizer combining crispy texture and savory flavors for perfect comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 skins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Base
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes Choose robust Russet potatoes for the best texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Brush with melted butter for crispiness.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese mix (mozzarella and cheddar) Substitute with any melting cheese like Monterey Jack.
  • 6 slices Cooked bacon Can use turkey bacon or vegetarian bacon.
  • 1 cup Sour cream Greek yogurt can be a healthy substitute.
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped green onions Diced chives can also be used.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning for flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning for flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • knife
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and wash the Russet potatoes thoroughly. Poke holes with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  2. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 1 hour until fork-tender. Cool for 15 minutes.
  3. Slice the cooled potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about a quarter-inch to maintain structure.
  4. Adjust oven settings to broil, brush hollowed skins with melted butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and broil for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Spoon sour cream in each skin, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and broil for an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted.
  6. Add crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and a dash of black pepper before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 2skinsCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose small to medium-sized Russet potatoes for sturdy skins. Assemble and top freshly for the best taste.

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