Loaded Country Potato Skins
These loaded country potato skins are the perfect appetizer or side dish. They're filled with cheese, bacon, and green onions, then baked until crispy and golden.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Sour cream - For serving
- Green onions - 4, chopped
- Bacon - 4 slices, cooked and crumbled
- Cheddar cheese - 1 cup, shredded
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Russet potatoes - 4 large
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Wash the potatoes and dry them thoroughly. Prick them several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the potatoes for 1 hour, or until they're tender and the skins are crispy.
- Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes, then cut them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the insides of the potatoes, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skins.
- Place the potato skins on a baking sheet. Fill each skin with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake the potato skins for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top the potato skins with chopped green onions and serve with sour cream.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g
